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Yahoo
7 days ago
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India visit & T20 hope - 'belief' lifts Ireland
Outgoing Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom says a "sense of belief" has been key to the changing status of the sport in the country. The Englishman, who will leave the organisation this month, has been in the position since September 2006, and overseen elevation to full member status of the ICC, historic World Cup victories over Pakistan, England and West Indies, and the advent of professional contracts in the men's and women's game. "When I arrived, I think I was one of the very few people who did believe," he told BBC Sport NI's Gavin Andrews. "I think our players got it, I think they definitely saw the talent that was here and they believed - and you saw that from their performances on the pitch. "My job was probably to try to get Irish cricket not to think of itself as the 19th English county, but to think of itself, as it became soon after the end of the World Cup in 2007, as the 10th best country in the world." Plan aims to make cricket a 'major sport' in Ireland Irish government approves national cricket stadium While there have been more recent budgetary concerns and fixture cancellations, Deutrom believes there is an exciting future for his unnamed successor with attempts to host India next year, the joint staging of the 2030 T20 World Cup and, most importantly, approved plans for a 4,000-capacity permanent stadium. "The next five years - [In] 2026 we hope we can have India turning up. I'm going to be working on that over the next few weeks," he added. "Also 2027 is the first year of our new media rights deal and, 2028, cricket is returned to the Olympics after a long, long time. [In] 2029, the first ball bowled in our brand new international stadium in Dublin and, 2030, co-hosting the ICC T20 World Cup. "There's lots of skyscrapers on an annual basis to look forward to and, genuinely, to build in terms of opportunity. So if I was looking at that job anew, I'd say that is a job I'd love to do." 'You suddenly are bringing people to your home' Ireland cancelled visits from Australia in 2024 and Afghanistan this year, with Deutrom citing at the time that the prohibitive cost of temporary stadium infrastructure was a key factor in the decisions. As such, the plans for a permanent and dedicated home are crucial. The National Cricket Stadium and High Performance Centre, which will be located in the National Sports Campus in Dublin, is to include a main cricket oval with permanent seating for 4,000 spectators with the ability to accommodate additional temporary seating when required. There are also ambitions to upgrade the existing facilities at Stormont in Belfast too. "Operationally, suddenly it means hundreds of thousands [of euros] that we would otherwise spend on developing or building temporary infrastructure goes," added Deutrom. "So that is number one and number two, you have an asset you can [use] commercially. "Number three, I've always felt the lack of a stadium somehow marked out Irish cricket as a minnow sport. When we have a stadium, you are suddenly bringing people to your home."
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Deutrom to step down as Cricket Ireland CEO
Cricket Ireland has confirmed Warren Deutrom will step down as chief executive at the end of August after 19 years in the role. During the Englishman's time at the helm, Ireland were granted Test status by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2017. Advertisement More recently, planning was lodged for a new 4,000-seater cricket stadium in Dublin to be built in time for Ireland co-hosting the 2030 T20 World Cup. With 30 years experience in cricket administration, Deutrom has previously worked for the ICC and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). "It's hard to explain my feelings since making this decision – the role of Cricket Ireland CEO has covered more than a third of my life and two-thirds of my professional career," said Deutrom. "It has felt more like a vocation and a true labour of love than a mere job." Deutrom added that Ireland being awarded Test status is "the most significant achievement I'll look back on with pride". Advertisement He added: "While the absolute highlights of the role are too numerous to mention, the most powerful memories I'll take with me are of our Irish cricket family – the good people, the kind people, the mentors, the taskmasters, the wonderful colleagues, and the countless friends I am privileged to have made along the way." Cricket Ireland chair Brian MacNeice praised Deutrom's "skill, dedication, enthusiasm and selflessness". "He ends his tenure with not only a list of achievements, but several substantial projects in development – such as the stadium and co-hosting of the T20 World Cup - that suggest a bright future for Irish cricket. "On behalf of the Board and staff of Cricket Ireland, I thank Warren for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the role of CEO – and I wish Warren and his family all the best in the future." Cricket Ireland said it will begin a "comprehensive and thorough" recruitment process to select Deutrom's successor.
The 42
26-06-2025
- Business
- The 42
Warren Deutrom - the Cricket Ireland CEO who led Ireland to Test nation status
WARREN DEUTROM IS to leave his position as Cricket Ireland CEO later this summer after more than 18 years in the role. Deutrom, who was appointed in December 2006, was instrumental in Irish cricket's progression to earn full member/Test status from the International Cricket Council in 2017. Advertisement He will step down as CEO at the end of August, with Cricket Ireland set to begin a 'comprehensive and thorough recruitment process'. Brian MacNeice, chair of Cricket Ireland, hailed Deutrom's impact. 'The measure of success for any CEO is: have they left the organisation in a better place than they found it. There is no doubt Warren has achieved that. 'It's obvious that cricket – and more specifically, Irish cricket – hasn't just been a job for Warren, but rather a passion. He has driven some of the most significant achievements our sport has ever seen – especially the attainment of Full Membership of the ICC. 'He took over an embryonic organisation, led it through an unparalleled period of growth, managed the organisation through challenges such as the economic crash and Covid, and always maintained an eye on the big picture.'
Irish Examiner
26-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom to step down after 19 years in role
Cricket Ireland has confirmed that Chief Executive Officer, Warren Deutrom, will step down at the end of August after almost 19 years at the helm. During his tenure, Ireland has grown in stature in world cricket and in 2017 was awarded Full Member/Test status of the International Cricket Council – only 12 out of 108 cricket-playing nations hold this elite status. Deutrom has been in cricket administration for almost 30 years, including stints as head of events for both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and for the England and Wales Cricket Board. He sits on the ICC Chief Executives Committee and ICC Women's Cricket Committee, is the Chair of the European T20 Premier League, was a member of both the Irish Sport Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel and the Olympic Council of Ireland Disciplinary Panel, and is a former Board Director of both the Federation of Irish Sport and the European Cricket Council. 'It's hard to explain my feelings since making this decision – the role of Cricket Ireland CEO has covered more than a third of my life and two-thirds of my professional career," Deutrom said, speaking after yesterday's Board Meeting where his resignation was formally advised. "It has felt more like a vocation and a true labour of love than a mere job. 'The attainment of ICC Full Membership and Test status is the most significant achievement I'll look back on with pride – indeed, if the first decade of my role was about trying to achieve ICC Full Membership/Test status, the next decade has been about trying to live up to that privilege. "Today, with new ICC funding, with permanent infrastructure planned, a World Cup to co-host, a central contracts system for both men and women, and the European T20 Premier League on the horizon, I'm more confident than ever that the foundations are there to realise that new vision, so it's the right time for me to hand over the baton. 'While the absolute highlights of the role are too numerous to mention, the most powerful memories I'll take with me are of our Irish cricket family – the good people, the kind people, the mentors, the taskmasters, the wonderful colleagues, and the countless friends I am privileged to have made along the way. "I look forward to saying a personal thanks to as many people as possible over the coming weeks.' Brian MacNeice, Chair of Cricket Ireland, added: 'The measure of success for any CEO is: have they left the organisation in a better place than they found it. "There is no doubt Warren has achieved that. It's obvious that cricket – and more specifically, Irish cricket – hasn't just been a job for Warren, but rather a passion. "He has driven some of the most significant achievements our sport has ever seen – especially the attainment of Full Membership of the ICC. "He took over an embryonic organisation, led it through an unparalleled period of growth, managed the organisation through challenges such as the economic crash and Covid, and always maintained an eye on the big picture. 'A role like this invariably demands an extraordinary level of skill, dedication, enthusiasm and selflessness, three attributes Warren has in abundance. "He ends his tenure with not only a list of achievements, but several substantial projects in development – such as the stadium and co-hosting of the T20 World Cup - that suggest a bright future for Irish cricket. "On behalf of the Board and staff of Cricket Ireland, I thank Warren for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the role of CEO – and I wish Warren and his family all the best in the future.' The organisation will begin a recruitment process to select the next CEO.
Express Tribune
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Ireland call off Afghanistan series
Ireland and Afghanistan had been due to play four matches this summer. Photo: CRICKET IRELAND/FILE Ireland have shelved plans to host a multi-format series against Afghanistan this year for "financial reasons" in a busy summer schedule which includes historic tours by England Men's T20I side and Zimbabwe Women. Cricket Ireland released their international fixtures on Tuesday, including Women's 50-over World Cup Qualifying matches against Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh, Thailand and Scotland between April 9-18. It also listed warm-up games for Ireland Women against West Indies and Bangladesh in Pakistan on April 5 and 7 respectively, ahead of their bid to reach the tournament for the first time since 2005, although the ICC is yet to confirm dates and venues for the Qualifiers. Ireland Men will host West Indies in ODI and T20I series in May and June respectively, while England Men will play their first T20I series in Ireland in September, comprising three matches. According to the Men's Future Tours Program (FTP), Ireland were due to play a Test against Afghanistan as well as three ODIs and three T20Is. However, all seven matches have been cancelled and, though this follows the example of Australia and England in not playing bilateral series against Afghanistan, Warren Deutrom, Cricket Ireland chief executive, insisted it was for financial not political reasons. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Human Rights Watch had called for Afghanistan's ICC membership to be suspended for human rights abuses. "One planned series that won't go ahead for financial reasons is against Afghanistan," Deutrom said. "This decision is part of our management of short-term budgetary constraints, as well as our requirement to comply with the Board's mandate to deliver balanced investment across the organisation's strategic objectives." Ireland have only hosted two of the 10 Tests they have played since becoming Full Members of the ICC in 2017. They secured their maiden win in the format against Afghanistan in the UAE in 2024 then won two more Tests against Zimbabwe, at home last year and away last month. World Cup Qualifiers Cricket Ireland on Tuesday, announced its national women's team's matches schedule for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Qualifiers, set to be played in Pakistan. After the successful hosting of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan are reportedly set to host another ICC tournament – the Women's World Cup Qualifiers – sources told Geo News last month. Although no official announcement has been made thus far by the apex cricketing body regarding the qualifying tournament, Cricket Ireland has listed the match schedule of its women's team. As per the schedule, Ireland Women will play two warm-up matches ahead of the Qualifiers against West Indies and Bangladesh on April 5 and 7 respectively and will then formally kick off their campaign against hosts Pakistan on April. Ireland will then take on West Indies, Bangladesh, Thailand and Scotland in respective league-stage matches on April 11, 13, 15 and 18 respectively. According to the details, the qualifying event will be held in different cities of Pakistan ahead of the mega event, set to be played in India later this year. A total of six teams will participate in the qualifiers, including Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand and West Indies and hosts Pakistan. The finalists of the qualifying event will join the top six teams of the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 for the eight-team World Cup. Schedule 5 April: Warm-up v West Indies Women 7 April: Warm-up v Bangladesh Women 9 April: Ireland Women v Pakistan Women 11 April: Ireland Women v West Indies Women 13 April: Ireland Women v Bangladesh Women 15 April: Ireland Women v Thailand Women 18 April: Ireland Women v Scotland Women.
