GREEN BALL - The Irish Cricket Show
Green Ball Podcast - a show made just for Irish cricket fans. The Green Ball Podcast is about one thing - Irish cricket. It's the place to meet many of the people within our game - some familiar, and some you'll meet for the first time. Stay tuned for further announcements on the Green Ball Podcast through Cricket Ireland’s social media channels, and make sure you hit the subscribe button now so each episode will automatically appear in your podcast app feed. You can also give feedback, or suggest ideas for the show via @GreenBallShow on X. #GreenBall
Episodes
July 24, 2024 • 9 mins
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.
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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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July 23, 2024 • 17 mins
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 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 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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July 21, 2024 • 8 mins
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.
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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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July 19, 2024 • 13 mins
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 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...
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...
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July 16, 2024 • 21 mins
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.
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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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July 12, 2024 • 18 mins
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 hang out with Stormont's head groundskeeper, Phil McCormick. And what a great chat it was.
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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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July 12, 2024 • 33 secs
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.
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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.
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August 10, 2023 • 23 mins
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 sid...
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June 15, 2023 • 48 mins
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, includ...
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May 25, 2023 • 32 mins
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.
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May 13, 2023 • 37 mins
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.
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April 20, 2023 • 35 mins
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.
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March 30, 2023 • 28 mins
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.
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March 9, 2023 • 60 mins
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.
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February 16, 2023 • 43 mins
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.
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February 2, 2023 • 40 mins
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...
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January 19, 2023 • 34 mins
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 th...
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December 8, 2022 • 36 mins
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.
Looking back and discussing the Summer of 2022, the T20 World Cup in Australia and what we can look forward to in 2023.
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December 6, 2022 • 45 mins
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...
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...
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November 22, 2022 • 30 mins
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...
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.
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