GREEN BALL - The Irish Cricket Show

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Malahide in 2018!). Meet Andrew, Saibh, Gary and Paul.

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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.

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In this episode we hang out with Stormont's head groundskeeper, Phil McCormick. And what a great chat it was.

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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 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.

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.

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.