Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan is relishing the "challenge" of taking on England as the sides prepare for their first World Cup meeting in 11 years.

Ireland relishing challenge of taking on England at T20 World Cup

New Zealand defeated Ireland by 31 runs in their opening T20 international in Belfast.

Ireland beaten by New Zealand in first T20 international at Stormont

Ed Joyce has announced his retirement from all cricket less than a fortnight after realising his dream of playing Test cricket for Ireland.

Ed Joyce retires after Irish Test cricket dream

Ireland’s inaugural Test even attracted Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger, and it's now hoped cricket will become a “major sport” within a decade.

Hopes for cricket boost after Ireland’s inaugural Test

Ireland’s first day as a Test cricket nation proved to be a wash-out as rain in Malahide put paid to their maiden outing against Pakistan.

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