Cricket news round-up – 27 July: Amir retires, Malinga signs off in style, and England win and lose

Amir calls it quits from Test cricket, Malinga signs off from ODIs with a trademark performance, and England sides suffer contrasting results.

Cricket news round-up – 26 July: England fight back, Dhoni to spend fortnight with army

Leach led England’s fightback at Lord’s, Yorkshire leg-spinner suffered skull fracture, and Dhoni to link up with Territorial Army Battalion.

England vs Ireland only Test Day 3: Preview, predictions

At stumps on Day Two, England lead Ireland by 181 runs in the second innings with 1 wicket in hand.

Cricket news round-up – 25 July: Ireland on top at Lord’s, Kulasekara retires

Ireland lead England by 122 runs; Kulasekara called it quits; Nepal beat Malaysia by 7 wickets; India U19 beat Bangladesh U19; and Gloucestershire beat Worcestershire.

England vs Ireland only Test Day 2: Preview, predictions

Trailing by 122, England will have to battle hard to save the Test against Ireland.

England vs Ireland only Test: Preview, predictions, likely XIs

The only Test between England and Ireland will begin at Lord's on July 24. It will be a four-day affair.

Cricket news round-up – 18 July: England pick uncapped Roy, Stone, Gregory, leave out Archer for Ireland Test

England pick Roy, Stone, Gregory, leave out Archer; Inzamam to resign as chief selector; Sri Lanka to replace entire coaching staff; and Gloucestershire eye innings win.

Cricket news round-up – 9 July: Steve Rhodes’ stint ends prematurely, Ireland name squad for Lord’s Test

Rhodes no longer coach of Bangladesh, Ireland leave out Dockrell for Lord's Test, and Davis helped retain First-Class status of a Surrey-Kent clash.