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?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 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 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 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 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 and off it. But every person has a common thread - a love for the Irish game and a desire to see it succeed and grow. This series might be based around one game, but celebrates the thousands of players, coaches, volunteers, groundskeepers, cleaners, scorers, match officials and administrators that ensure Irish cricket is something we can all be proud of.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 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