GREEN BALL - The Irish Cricket Show

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 journey their sides have taken to get to the Final. Don't forget to subscribe to The Green Ball Show – also rate and leave a review on your listening platform as it really helps other fans find us. And if you have any questions, you can email us at thegreenballshow@gmail.com and we'll do our best to find an answer.

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 latest Irish cricket news, including the recent Lord's Test, men's World Cup Qualifiers and a deluge of domestic cricket action. Don't forget to subscribe to The Green Ball Show – also rate and leave a review on your listening platform as it really helps other fans find us. And if you have any questions, you can email us at thegreenballshow@gmail.com and we'll do our best to find an answer. The Green Ball Show – news, views and interviews all about Irish cricket.

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 rate and leave a review on your listening platform as it really helps other fans find us. And if you have any questions, you can email us at thegreenballshow@gmail.com and we'll do our best to find an answer. The Green Ball Show – news, views and interviews all about Irish cricket.

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 review on your listening platform as it really helps other fans find us. And if you have any questions, you can email us at thegreenballshow@gmail.com and we'll do our best to find an answer. The Green Ball Show – news, views and interviews all about Irish cricket.

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 rate and leave a review on your listening platform as it really helps other fans find us. And if you have any questions, you can email us at thegreenballshow@gmail.com and we'll do our best to find an answer. The Green Ball Show – news, views and interviews all about Irish cricket.

 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 really helps other fans find us.  And if you have any questions, you can email us at thegreenballshow@gmail.com and we'll do our best to find an answer.  The Green Ball Show – news, views and interviews all about Irish cricket.

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't forget to subscribe to The Green Ball Show – also rate and leave a review on your listening platform as it really helps other fans find us.  And if you have any questions, you can email us at thegreenballshow@gmail.com and we'll do our best to find an answer.  The Green Ball Show – news, views and interviews all about Irish cricket.

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 review on your listening platform as it really helps other fans find us.  And if you have any questions, you can email us at thegreenballshow@gmail.com and we'll do our best to find an answer.  The Green Ball Show – news, views and interviews all about Irish cricket.

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 the World Cup, and in our segment “Answer Me This…” we talk to new Munster Reds Head Coach Jeremy Bray. Don't forget to subscribe to The Green Ball Show – also rate and leave a review on your listening platform as it really helps other fans find us.  And if you have any questions, you can email us at thegreenballshow@gmail.com and we'll do our best to find an answer.  The Green Ball Show – news, views and interviews all about Irish cricket.

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 Hunter and the team's do-or-die match against Indonesia coming up. Finally, in a new segment ‘Answer me this…” we get to know Robyn Lewis better as she takes our 10 question test. Don't forget to subscribe to The Green Ball Show – also rate and leave a review on your listening platform as it really helps other fans find us.   And if you have any questions, you can email us at thegreenballshow@gmail.com and we'll do our best to find an answer.   The Green Ball Show – news, views and interviews all about Irish cricket.  

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 across the island of Ireland. The Green Ball podcast is a show made just for fans of Irish cricket. You can provide feedback or suggestions @greenballshow on Twitter. Help us share the news and stories about Irish cricket by leaving a rating or review, or share the show with your family and friends. #GreenBall

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 Programme. The Green Ball podcast is a show made just for fans of Irish cricket. You can provide feedback or suggestions @greenballshow on Twitter. Help us share the news and stories about Irish cricket by leaving a rating or review, or share the show with your family and friends. #GreenBall

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. The Green Ball podcast is a show made just for fans of Irish cricket. You can provide feedback or suggestions @greenballshow on Twitter. Help us share the news and stories about Irish cricket by leaving a rating or review, or share the show with your family and friends. #GreenBall

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 suggestions @greenballshow on Twitter. Help us share the news and stories about Irish cricket by leaving a rating or review, or share the show with your family and friends. #GreenBall

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 to the podcast. We chat to Nathan about his career and his first weeks in the job. Finally, we discuss the all-Ireland club cup finals. The Green Ball podcast is a show made just for fans of Irish cricket. You can provide feedback or suggestions @greenballshow on Twitter. Help us share the news and stories about Irish cricket by leaving a rating or review, or share the show with your family and friends. #GreenBall

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 towards the T20 World Cup in October. Also stay tuned, as we hear from Ireland Men's wicket-keeper Lorcan Tucker who has been a key component for the senior side this year. There's Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and National Cup chat as we discuss the finalists in the two club cup competitions. The Green Ball podcast is a show made just for fans of Irish cricket. You can provide feedback or suggestions @greenballshow on Twitter. Help us share the news and stories about Irish cricket by leaving a rating or review, or share the show with your family and friends. #GreenBall

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 series and about the players form coming into the fixtures. We also talk to George Dockrell, who last Sunday featured in his 100th ODI for Ireland, in what has been a brilliant career to date. There's Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and National Cup chat as well. The Green Ball podcast is a show made just for fans of Irish cricket. You can provide feedback or suggestions @greenballshow on Twitter. Help us share the news and stories about Irish cricket by leaving a rating or review, or share the show with your family and friends. #GreenBall

In this episode we will be looking forward to the Men's T20I Series against India starting this weekend. We will be reflecting on the brilliant career of William Porterfield, who has just announced his retirement from the game to pursue coaching opportunities. We will be hearing from William as he talks about some of the great memories of his last sixteen years in an Irish jersey.  We will also look back on the recent Women's Series against South Africa, where the Irish side recorded a huge win in the first T20I before South Africa got the upper hand.  Also stay tuned to the show, as we will also be hearing from Conor Olphert, Stephen Doheny and Barry McCarthy within the Irish camp, as they ramp up their preparation for these upcoming India games.

In this episode we look ahead to the first international series of the summer, where the Ireland Women's Team will take on South Africa in 3 x T20Is and 3 x ODIs. Our panel of experts discuss the series, the squad selected and what to expect from the opposition. We also talk to a senior member of the squad, Shauna Kavanagh, moments before she goes into camp ahead of the series. We discuss all of the action from the recent IP20 Festival in Comber, after which Munster Reds are the only unbeaten side so far.

In this episode we review the early rounds of the men's Inter-Provincial Cup and women's Arachas Super Series, and highlight the key performers – and ask whether Munster Reds can continue their run. Our panel of experts assess Ireland Women's prospects against South Africa next week and look at the squad that was announced. We talk to Irish all-rounder and Dragons captain, Leah Paul, on building a team, captaincy challenges and her anticipation of the upcoming summer of international cricket. Finally, we discuss the first round of the Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and Clear Currency National Cup – and we meet cricket journalist and historian Ger Siggins who talks us through the history of the Irish Senior Cup and about the name of the trophy itself, the Bob Kerr. The Green Ball podcast is a show made just for fans of Irish cricket. You can provide feedback or suggestions @greenballshow on Twitter. Help us share the news and stories about Irish cricket by leaving a rating or review, or share the show with your family and friends. #GreenBall

In this episode we will be looking forward to a massive summer of action for both the Irish Men's and Women's teams, alongside a busy domestic inter-provincial season.  Our panel of experts will discuss the upcoming games for both sides, what they're looking forward to most and what the aims for both sides should look like for the summer ahead.  Also stay tuned, as later on we'll be talking to Irish Men's Head Coach Heinrich Malan about the busy summer schedule and his first summer in charge. We will also be talking to Gaby Lewis, current opener for the Irish Women's team and who is also currently taking part in the Fairbreak Global challenge. The Green Ball podcast is a show made just for fans of Irish cricket. You can provide feedback or suggestions @greenballshow on Twitter. Help us share the news and stories about Irish cricket by leaving a rating or review, or share the show with your family and friends. #GreenBall 

In this episode we look at the big recent announcements for Irish women's cricket - news that included full-time contract offers for seven players as part of a €1.5M investment in the game. We are joined by our panel of experts to discuss the implications of the news and the big fixtures coming this summer for the women's side. We also discuss Josh Little to the IPL, the recent coaching additions to the Men's Side and the Irish Wolves team heading to play Namibia. The episode also features two great interviews with Ireland Women's Head Coach Ed Joyce and leg-spinner Celeste Raack. If you have enjoyed this podcast, make sure you subscribe in your favourite podcast app, and give a rating and review to help other Irish cricket fans find it. You can give feedback, or suggest ideas for the show via @GreenBallShow on Twitter. #GreenBall

In this episode of the Green Ball Podcast, we review the recent ICC Men's T20 World Cup qualifier campaigns and cast ahead to the Men's T20 World Cup in October. In-form Ireland Men's batter Harry Tector chats to us about the last two months of busy international action, the secret behind his run of form and the impact of outgoing interim head coach of the National men's side, David Ripley. We also chat to Lawrence Moore, the North West's PRO about the Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and Clear Currency National Cup first round draws, as well as the great success of Brigade Cricket Club at the European Cricket League. If you have enjoyed this podcast series, you can give feedback, or suggest ideas for the show via @GreenBallShow on Twitter. #GreenBall

In this episode, we will hear from Ireland's two senior international head coaches – Ireland Women's head coach Ed Joyce and interim Ireland Men's head coach David Ripley. Our expert panel will be looking back at Ireland Women's world cup qualification campaign in Zimbabwe, which was unfortunately cut short. While the squad missed out on the World Cup as a result, they have qualified for the next Women's Championship – we discuss what this could mean for the women's game in Ireland. The panel also look ahead to Ireland Men's series against the USA and West Indies, and look further ahead to the ICC Men's T20 Qualifiers in February. If you have enjoyed this podcast series, you can give feedback, or suggest ideas for the show via @GreenBallShow on Twitter. #GreenBall

In this episode, our expert panel will be looking forward to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Global Qualifiers in Zimbabwe - after two warm-up matches, Ireland will face West Indies, Netherlands and Sri Lanka in the Group Stage.  And also stay tuned to the show, as later on we'll be joined by 2020 Irish Cricket Hall of Fame inductee, Susan O'Neill - she contrasts her experiences of playing for Ireland in the '80s and '90s to today's generation, and the prospects of the current team at the Qualifier. We also touch on the latest news - Ireland's winning co-host bid for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2030, Graham Ford's resignation and the Under-19s Men's World Cup draw. If you have enjoyed this podcast series, you can give feedback, or suggest ideas for the show via @GreenBallShow on Twitter. #GreenBall

In this episode, our panel of experts will be looking back at Ireland Men's participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. They will be discussing each of the games and also will look ahead to the post-tournament review that is taking place at the moment. Also, former Australian T20 International star Ben Dunk offers insights into what it's like playing T20 cricket at the highest levels, and discusses his connections to Irish cricket. We will also be touch on the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier that takes place in Zimbabwe later this month. An action-packed episode to enjoy for all fans of Irish cricket. If you have enjoyed this podcast series, you can give feedback, or suggest ideas for the show via @GreenBallShow on Twitter. #GreenBall

Welcome to the Green Ball Podcast. I'm delighted to be bringing you the second episode of this new podcast show about Irish Cricket - with an initial focus on the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup which starts in a matter of days. In this episode, our panel of experts will be looking forward to the Ireland Men's T20 squad fixtures in the tournament and analysing the key match-ups. And make sure you stay tuned to the show – as later on I'll be talking to a very special guest all the way down the line from Abu Dhabi, former Irish captain and Irish coach, Gary Wilson. Gary will be talking about his own experiences in World Cups and the pressure that these competitions bring. If you have enjoyed this podcast series, you can give feedback, or suggest ideas for the show via @GreenBallShow on Twitter. #GreenBall

Welcome to the Green Ball Podcast. We are delighted to be bringing you the first episode of this new podcast show about Irish Cricket - with an initial focus on the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup which starts in a matter of days. In this episode, our panel of experts will be looking through the Ireland Men's T20 squad and discussing the warm-up campaign so far. And make sure you stay tuned to the show – as later on I'll be talking to a very special guest all the way down the line from Abu Dhabi, Irish opening batter, Paul Stirling. We'll chat about the ins and outs of bubble life, and the mood in the camp ahead of Monday's opening match. We will also be touching on the impressive ODI series win for Ireland Women against Zimbabwe.  If you have enjoyed this podcast series, you can give feedback, or suggest ideas for the show via @GreenBallShow on Twitter. #GreenBall

Introduction to the Green Ball Podcast. This limited series run we'll be talking about the warm-up series and the tournament proper, discussing Ireland's performances, prospects and all of the latest news out of the camp. Our panel of experts will be on hand during each episode, while we will interview some current and former players for their insights into tournament life and how it feels to represent Ireland on the world stage.