GREEN BALL - The Irish Cricket Show

The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this final episode we attempt to stand in the shoes, albeit briefly, of some of those who will walk out on the field of play at the Belfast Test. Meet the lads and meet the moment. Want to attend the Test?...

The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode we start to explore the present and future…what priorities we have and what forces may shape Irish cricket in coming years . Meet Andrew, Gary, Scott and Mark. Want to attend the Test? Buy tick...

The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode we start to get a sense of what Test cricket means to the players – first caps, first wickets and a non-injury injury. Meet Andrew, Boyd, Gary and Paul. Want to attend the Test? Buy tickets to...

The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode we start to meet some of the players – past and present – who started their careers before Test cricket was even a dream. One of whom starred in Ireland’s first Test match (hint: it wasn’t Mala...

The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode three people who may never be seen, but who each have an important role to play – a scorer, a TV umpire and a photographer. Meet Stella, Mark and Seb. Want to attend the Test? Buy tickets to th...

The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this episode we hang out with Stormont's head groundskeeper, Phil McCormick. And what a great chat it was. Want to attend the Test? Buy tickets to the Test here .

The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'. In this six-part Green Ball podcast special, we meet many of the hardest working, funniest, smartest and most passionate supporters of Irish cricket. People you know, and people you don't. People on the field...

In this special episode we catch up with the captains of the Arachas Irish Senior Cup Final sides and the captains of the Arachas National Cup Final sides ahead of a big Finals Weekend. Greg Thompson (Waringstown) and Bilal Azhar (Leinster) talk us through their team’s route to the Irish Senior Cup decider, while Curtis Moorhead (Derriaghy) and Max Burton (Cliftonville Academy) bring us on the jou...

In this episode we chat to Eimear Richardson, who has just arrived in Dublin ahead of Ireland Women’s Caribbean tour. We delve into her career and her commitment to her cricket and her career that spans two countries. In our regular ‘Answer Me This’ segment, we meet Albert van der Merwe – former Irish international and current National Talent Pathway Manager. In addition, we talk about all the lat...

In this episode we chat to Harry Tector, who was recently announced by the ICC as the 7th best ODI batter in world cricket currently. In our regular ‘Answer Me This’ segment, we drill into the life (and studies!) of Rebecca Stokell. In addition, we talk about all the latest Irish cricket news, including the men’s World Cup Qualifier squad. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Green Ball Show – also ra...

In this special episode we are delighted to the head coaches of the four Inter-Provincial Series sides. Our reporter Sean Hussey talks to Leinster Lightning’s Nigel Jones, Munster Reds’ Jeremy Bray, North West Warriors’ Boyd Rankin and Northern Knights’ Simon Johnston about the upcoming season and their sides prospects. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Green Ball Show – also rate and leave a revie...

In this episode we are delighted to chat with Orla Prendergast, who was named in team of the Women’s T20 World Cup in February. In our segment ‘Answer Me This’, we chat to former Ireland international and current Leinster Lightning head coach, Nigel Jones. But we start with the latest news round-up in Irish cricket with reporter Sean Hussey. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Green Ball Show – also...

 In this episode we talk to Alan Lewis about the Men’s Bangladesh tour, we have a great chat with Boyd Rankin, North West Warriors head coach and Ireland Men’s first test wicket-taker, and in our segment ‘Answer Me This’, we grill Women’s International Player of the Year, Arlene Kelly. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Green Ball Show – also rate and leave a review on your listening platform as it...

In this episode we talk to Isobel Joyce with a wrap-up about the Women’s T20 World Cup. We then head to the four corners of Ireland to uncover some great stories from the Irish Senior Cup and National Cup competitions (with great stories from Lawrence Moore, Stella Downes, Ted Williamson and Ally McCalmont) and in our segment ‘Answer Me This’, we chat to National Men’s Selector, Andrew White. Don’...

In this episode we cross to Alan Lewis in South Africa on the latest news from the Women’s T20 World Cup. We hear the extended interview with men’s head coach Heinrich Malan after the release of the five squads last week, and in our segment ‘Answer Me This’, we chat to Ireland Women’s Team Operations Manager, Beth Healy. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Green Ball Show – also rate and leave a revi...

Gaby Lewis talks T20 World Cup and touring life; Jeremy Bray on coaching and living cricket; Isobel Joyce in South Africa. In this the second episode of 2023 we cross to Isobel Joyce in South Africa to discuss the latest news in Irish cricket, including Ireland Men’s return to Test cricket and the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup We then chat to Gaby Lewis in South Africa as the squad prepares for t...

In this the first episode of 2023, we chat with Josh Little in South Africa where he is playing in the SA20. He gives a great insight into the day he was drafted into the IPL, what inspired him towards a cricket career and gives an account of what a typical day in franchise cricket entails. We also cross to Isobel Joyce who is commentating at the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, where we discuss Amy...

In this episode we will be talking to Ireland Head Coach Heinrich Malan and Captain Andrew Balbirnie who have joined us in the HBV Studios. Looking back and discussing the Summer of 2022, the T20 World Cup in Australia and what we can look forward to in 2023.

In this special women’s cricket episode we go in-depth with Ireland Women’s head coach Ed Joyce and Ireland captain Laura Delany about the year 2022, the importance of T20 World Cup qualification and the challenges of growth in the women’s game. We dissect the improvements made by the senior squad, as well as what is needed from grassroots through to the performance squad to drive the game forward...

In this special episode we talk to former Australian cricketer - and current President of Randwick Petersham Cricket Club - Mike Whitney. The Sydney-based club – known affectionately as Randy Petes - played host to the Ireland Men’s T20 World Cup Squad and coaching staff before the recent tournament, and have had a special relationship with Cricket Ireland since 2015 via an Overseas Scholarship Pr...

In this special episode we talk to Ireland Men’s Captain Andrew Balbirnie from Sydney ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.  This is the eighth ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament, to be played in Australia from 16 October to 13 November 2022. Ireland will play against Zimbabwe, Scotland and West Indies in the first round, which will see the top two teams from Round 1 go into the Super 12 Stage. Th...

In this special episode we talk to the Chair of National Men’s Selectors, Andrew White, who discusses the recently announced squad that will compete in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. We also discuss Ireland Women’s first two matches in the T20 World Cup Qualifier that they are currently competing in. The Green Ball podcast is a show made just for fans of Irish cricket. You can provide feedback or su...

In this episode, we discuss the recent historic Men’s T20 Series win against Afghanistan.  We reflect on the brilliant career of Kevin O’Brien, who has just announced his retirement from the game to pursue coaching opportunities.  We take a look at the current record-breaking Women’s ODI Series against the Netherlands.  And we’re excited to welcome Ireland’s new Spin Bowling Coach Nathan Hauritz t...

In this episode we discuss Ireland Men’s series against New Zealand and Ireland Women’s Tri-Series against Pakistan and Australia. Our panel analyses the key moments, the positives to take and what to look forward to in coming months. We preview Ireland Men’s two T20 Internationals against South Africa in Bristol this week, and what opportunities those two games bring for the side as it builds tow...

In this episode we discuss Ireland Men’s first two One-Day Internationals against New Zealand, analysing the key moments and looking forward to the final ODI, as well as the T20I Series coming up in Belfast. We assess the prospects of Ireland Women in the upcoming T20 International Tri-Series in Bready, where the team will face Australia and Pakistan. We hear from captain Laura Delany ahead of the...