Irish Cricket Documentary

The Importance Of The Irish Cricket Union

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Irish Cricket Union was officially founded in 1890. It was responsible for overseeing all of the cricket teams in Ireland, including men’s and women’s. Being a governing body, it also organizes and oversees the cricket competitions that are played in Ireland.
Cricket Ireland was finally formalized in 1923 and has therefore been around a long time. This lengthy stay as the governing body of cricket gives much prestige to the Union as well as to members of it. Due to the tireless work of the Irish Cricket Union, Ireland was finally accepted to the International Cricket Council in 1993 as an associate member. For this achievement alone, Cricket Ireland is extremely important to the sport. They are currently working on having the Union accepted as a full member after their success in the Cricket World Cup.
The Irish Cricket Union represents all of Ireland instead of simply the Republic of Ireland and to show this, it employs its own flag instead of the Irish tricolor. This is important because it shows the solidarity between all the cricket teams located in Ireland.
If it was not for the organization and power of the Irish Cricket Union, the sport would have faltered in Ireland. It, instead, has prospered tremendously.

Match One: Can The Irish Cricket Team Withstand Bangladeshi Bowlers?

admin — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Match One: Can The Irish Cricket Team Withstand Bangladeshi Bowlers? Cricket fans from all over the globe are enthusiastically waiting for this high energy match. The cricket world cup for 2011 will be live streaming, as every awaits the battle between Bangladesh and Ireland as they go head on. Both teams have shown themselves to be strong and capable in the world of cricket, but each is playing for the honor of their national pride and not just the world cup itself. Sakib-al-hasan is the captain of Bangladesh team and is the number one all rounder in the world of cricket. William Porterfield who is the captain of Ireland cricket team and has one of the best teams ever assembled in the game. The real test will be to see if both teams have their game face on at the match, it is one of those magic days when anything can happen. The cricket world cup 2011 will be a live streaming broadcast and viewed by millions worldwide this year. There is nothing like it in sports today and will be one of the most exciting events to be seen by fans this year. Good luck to Bangladesh and Ireland.Still bored? Click to continue: Zimbabwe Vs Bangladesh: One-off Test Preview

The History And Impact Of Cricket In Ireland

admin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Cricket has a long history in Ireland, with many successes coming both to the men’s and women’s national teams. It was first introduced to Ireland in the early 19th century, and many of the clubs that were formed early on, are still in existance today. The country’s first national team played in 1855 against the Gentelmen of England, and the game was played in Dublin, Ireland.

The spread of the game continued until the early 1880s, when the outbreak of land wars (landlords and tenannts were alienated), and a ban being placed on playing foreign games put a halt to the popularity of the sport for some time. This ban remained until 1970, but the sport definately came back and was accepted as it had been early on.

Today both the men and women national teams have had great successes as of recently. First in 2005 the ICC trophy was hosted in Ireland, and brought a great turnout. This sparked interest in the sport once again, as the country performed well in the competition. Then, again, in 2007 World Cup, the victory by the men’s national team really brought the sport of cricket back to the country in a strong way.

Getting More Involved

www.irishcricketdoco.com — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you’ve spent much of your life watching the Irish Cricket Team on direct satellite and wondering what other way you can get more involved in the sport we’ve got a few suggestions for you. Cricket is the world’s game and there’s no reason not to share the love.
Start a League: If you’ve got kids in your area, start up a cricket league! It will be a great way to foster a sense of community and you’ll get to experience what it’s like to be a coach – cricket is way undervalued in the states anyway!
Make Some Pilgrimages: Let’s say you’re an Ireland fan and you’ve never once been to a game. Now’s the time to buy a ticket and head to the Green Country if not just to watch a friendly. You’ll never regret spending all day on a cricket course halfway around the world.
Organize a Party: If you live in the US, odds are you watch a lot of Ireland’s matches by yourself. Organize a neighborhood get together with a big game as the main focus and watch as your friends get more into the sport they call cricket.

Cricket Ireland

www.irishcricketdoco.com — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:18:36 +0000

Ireland’s cricket team hasn’t had it easy, but they’ve certainly held their own over the years, even becoming known as giant-killers in the sport. With a history dating back to 1855 (when the Irish national team first faced off against The Gentleman of England), Cricket Ireland has had many years to develop a distinctive brand of playand a loyal fan following.Before 1993, the Irish team wasn’t part of the International Cricket Council. They competed against any teams that decided to visit Ireland, and gained a reputation for surprising victories, especially against the popular West Indian cricket team in 1928 and 1969. Ireland and Scotland competed for the honor of joining the ICC first, and Ireland ultimately succeeded in 1993, with Scotland following in 1994.The Irish showed off their customary brashness by finishing 7^th in the ICC Trophy tournament their first year, and continued giving good showings throughout the next decade and a half until finally winning in 2009. However, the big news occurred two years earlier, when the giant-killers made it to the World Cup, tying with Zimbabwe in their first game and defeating Pakistan in their second. Ireland was defeated in the final match by Sri Lanka. The 2008 documentary Breaking Boundaries chronicles this story, which raised the team’s international status and brought them even more popularity in their home country. The team continues to amaze, and though the season is over for the year, fans eagerly await its triumphant return.

Cricket-ionary

www.irishcricketdoco.com — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:14:05 +0000

A full listing of cricket terms would take many pages, but we couldn’t help pointing out some of our favorite words and phrases that the game has granted us. The Ashes: Refers to both the annual games between England and Australia, and the urn which is said to contain a burned cricket ball from an 1882 game. Batsman: The name for a player on the batting team, or the general term for an especially good batter. Beamer: An illegal bowl that passes over the batman’s waistChin music: The strategy of aiming bouncers at a batsman’s throat or chin for intimidation. Come to the crease: What a batsman does when they walk onto the pitch. Dead bat: A lightly-held bat that knocks the ball to the ground when hit. Devil’s number: a score of 87an unlucky score in Australian cricket. Drinks: a break in the game when the players are brought liquid refreshments. Ferret: a really bad batsman. Fruit salad: the process of varying the bowling delivery to keep opposing players on their toes. Gazunder: A bouncer that doesn’t bounce. Kwik cricket: a quicker version of cricket that’s designed for new and younger players. Long hop: a ball that falls short of a good-length delivery, but doesn’t reach the height of a bouncera bad shot. Pie chucker: a really bad bowler. Sledging: a form of trash talk that can carry off the field to mentally break down opponents. Tail-ender: the batsmen at the end of the batting order, usually there for a reason. Yorker: a fast delivery that’s designed to bounce underneath the opposing player’s bat

Cricket in the movies

www.irishcricketdoco.com — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:51:43 +0000

In the 1916 film adaptation Tom Brown’s Schooldays, the main character plays a rousing cricket match at the film’s climax. Since then, cricket has popped up periodically in cinema, although not as often as you’d expect. The majority of films originate from the United Kingdom, although Australia and India have also made several contributions to the genre. Here are five that you probably haven’t heard of.The Final Test (1953) Playwright Terence Rattigan wrote this delightful screenplay about the relationship between a cricket-player about to play his final game and his son, a free-minded poet. The film features several popular cricketers of the time.P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang (1982) The film’s protagonist, Alan Duckworth, is a reclusive teen obsessed with cricket. Over the course of the film, he struggles with his feelings for his classmate Ann Lawton. The narration which reveals these inner thoughts is done by cricket commentator John Arlott.Awwal Number (1990) In this Indian feature, the national team is losing to Australia. A new player named Sunny offers the team hope, but angers team captain Ronny. A curious action-adventure plot develops as the match of a lifetime turns into a matter of life and death.Wondrous Oblivion (2003) This British film is another coming-of-age tale of a young boy, this time set in the 1960s. It documents the friendship between a young European Jewish immigrant and the West Indian father and daughter down the street, with cricket as the binding common interest between them.I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer (2008) Perhaps the most unique blend of cricket and cinema in recent memory, this horror film spins the tale of a bullied cricket player who returns for revenge on the team that shunned him. Many pieces of cricket equipment are bloodied in this surreal Australian flick.

Play Cricket online for free

www.irishcricketdoco.com — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:07:45 +0000

Even if you’re not already a cricket fan, if you love fantasy sports, you’re going to love this. The free online game Battrick offers all the customization, micromanagement, and ferocious competition you could ask for, and it’s been running for over five years with no signs of stopping.Online players register their account and start a team with a budget of 200,000, which is used to hire staff and players and take care of other extraneous costs. As in real-time strategy or role-playing games, players are rated in different skill areas with one of 20 proficiency levels. Pick your players, set your line-up, and watch them compete with other teams in real-time matches. It’s a fantasy game, not an action-sports game, so if you want to actually play yourself, shell out some money for International Cricket Caption 2010. But if you want to experience the thrill of managing your own team and putting them through the gauntlet, look no further than Battrick.org.

Cricket history heroes

www.irishcricketdoco.com — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:00:26 +0000

Many modern cricket players are highly regarded for their skill on the field. However, the sport of cricket owes a large debt to many people who often go unmentioned, even among aficionados of the sport. In the tradition of the best Bud Light “Real Men of Genius” radio spots, we celebrate the unsung heroes of the cricket field.Students of Royal Grammar School, Guilford: A 1598 court case suggests that these forward-thinking young men were playing a sport called creckett as early as 1550, making it the first definitive recording of the game in history. The court case was in regard to the ownership of a plot of land adjoining the school.Two Nameless Men: The first adult instance of cricket playing was also found mired in a legal case. Two men were prosecuted in Sussex in 1611 for playing the sport on a Sunday, having “accidentally” forgotten to go to church. A dictionary that same year referred to the game as solely a children’s game.Charles Lennox, 2^nd Duke of Richmond: Along with Sir William Gage and Alan Brodrick, Lennox was one of the first aristocrats to patronize the sport and is widely credited with its later success. He played many games himself, and also invented the first known scorecard for the game in 1744.William Clarke: This crafty cricketer introduced the professional touring team, the All-England Eleven, as a money-making venture that also served to popularize the game across the country. He was also an expert player himself, especially in the area of bowling.