Ireland World Cup squad penpix by AFP

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Event:

ICC World Cup 2006/07

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DateLine: 24th February 2007

 

Trent Johnston (RHB/RAFM/capt)
Age: 32. ODI appearances: 7 First cap: v England, Belfast, June 13, 2006
The strapping fast bowler learnt his cricket the hard way in Australia where he turned out for New South Wales in 1998-99 before being dumped due to poor form. He chose to play for Ireland in 2004.
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Kyle McCallan (RHB/RAOB)
Age: 31. ODI appearances: 8 First cap: v England, Belfast, June 13, 2006
The all-rounder made an amazing start for Ireland with a wicket off his first ball and the scored a half-century in his second match. One of the key players for the minnows.
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Andre Botha (LHB/RAM)
Age: 31. ODI appearances: 8 First cap: v England, Belfast, June 13 2006.
The Johannesburg-born all-rounder learnt his cricket in South Africa before opting to play for Ireland.
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Jeremy Bray (LHB)
Age: 33. ODI appearances: 6. First cap: v England, June 13, 2006
Like his captain, also grew up in New South Wales. The left-hander will be the key batsman for his team.
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Kenneth Carroll (RHB/RALB)
Age: 23. ODI appearances: 2. First cap: v Bermuda, Nairobi, Jan 31, 2007
The Irishman earned a World Cup call despite just two one-dayers where his highest score was 28. Has yet to show his wares as a leg-spinner in the shorter version of the game.
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Peter Gillespie (RHB/RAM)
Age: 32. ODI appearances: 4. First cap: v England, Belfast, June 13, 2006
A part of the well-known North West cricket family where a number of Gillespies have played for his home town of Strabane. Has yet to score a run or bowl after four one-day internationals.
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Dave Langford-Smith (RHB/RAFM)
Age: 30. ODI appearances: 7. First cap: v England, Belfast, June 13, 2006
Another Aussie in the Irish ranks who will be leading the pace attack.
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John Mooney (LHB/RAM)
Age: 25. ODI appearances: 6. First cap: v England, Belfast, June 13, 2006
An all-rounder of promise who bats low in the order.
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Paul Mooney (RHB/RAM)
Age: 30. ODI appearances: 3. First cap: v England, Belfast, June 13, 2006
Hopes to contribute to the Irish cause after three lacklustre matches.
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Eoin Morgan (LHB/RAM)
Age: 20. ODI appearances: 6. First cap: v Scotland, Ayr, Aug 5, 2006
Has played for English county Middlesex, which makes him a player with promise. Recently smashed 209 not out in a match against the UAE, the highest score in Irish cricket history.
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Kevin O'Brien (RHB/RAMF)
Age: 22. ODI appearances: 7. First cap: v England, Belfast, June 13, 2006
The all-rounder has been chosen for the MCC Young Cricketers team. Has a best of 142 in one-day internationals, a feat not many batsmen in established teams can boast of.
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Niall O'Brien (LHB/WK)
Age: 25. ODI appearances: 7. First cap: v Scotland, Ayr, Aug 5, 2006
Brother of Kevin and the team's wicket-keeper. Also a useful lower order batsman.
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William Porterfield (LHB)
Age: 22. ODI appearances: 7. First cap: v Scotland, Ayr, Aug 5, 2006
A top order batsman whose average of 78.20 in seven matches shows he will not be a pushover at the World Cup.
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Boyd Rankin (RHB/RAMF)
Age: 22. ODI appearances: 1. First cap: v Bermuda, Nairobi, Jan 31, 2007
Played for Ireland in the under-19 World Cup in 2004 and was considered good enough to be offered a contract by Derbyshire for the next English county season.
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Andrew White (RHB/RAOB)
Age: 26. ODI appearances: 8. First cap: v England, Belfast, June 13, 2006
His all-round abilities helped Ireland qualify for the World Cup. Scored 152 on his first-class debut for Ireland against the Netherlands.
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