Ireland wicket-keeper Niall O'Brien announces retirement from all forms of game
6 years, 3 months ago

Ireland wicket-keeper Niall O'Brien announces retirement from all forms of game

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Niall O’Brien, who made his international debut against Denmark in 2002, played 216 times for Ireland and appeared in his nation’s first-ever Test, against Pakistan, in May this year. The 36-year-old, who made his international debut against Denmark in 2002, played 216 times for Ireland and appeared in his nation’s first-ever Test, against Pakistan, in May this year. “It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my retirement from international and professional cricket,” said O’Brien, who has played much of his career alongside his younger brother Kevin. “I have been blessed to have been lucky enough to have represented my country for 16 years with plenty more ups than downs and for this I look back with nothing but smiles and laughter.” Cricket Ireland performance director Richard Holdsworth said O’Brien had been symbolic of the rise of Irish cricket.

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Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from international cricket
2 years, 4 months ago

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from international cricket

The Hindu  

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien called time on his international cricket career on Tuesday. I had hoped to finish my career at the T20 World Cup in Australia but having not been picked for the Irish squad since last year's World Cup, I feel that the selectors and management are looking elsewhere," O'Brien wrote in a Twitter post. "I have enjoyed …

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien bids adieu to international cricket, shares heartfelt note
2 years, 4 months ago

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien bids adieu to international cricket, shares heartfelt note

Firstpost  

Since his International debut in 2006, Kevin O’Brien, the most capped player in Ireland, has served the squad for almost 15 years and has been the main man behind many notable victories. Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on Tuesday. Since his International debut in 2006, Ireland’s most-capped cricketer has been part of the …

Ireland ready to make up for lost time on return to cricket’s biggest stage
3 years, 3 months ago

Ireland ready to make up for lost time on return to cricket’s biggest stage

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Ireland vs Zimbabwe: Kevin O'Brien stars in hosts' series-levelling win in 2nd T20I
3 years, 4 months ago

Ireland vs Zimbabwe: Kevin O'Brien stars in hosts' series-levelling win in 2nd T20I

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The 37-year-old opener hit seven fours and a six during a 60-ball innings on Sunday, and together with Paul Stirling, shared a stand of 59 for the first wicket as Ireland chased down a target of 153 with nine balls to spare. Dublin: Kevin O’Brien’s rapid 60 helped see Ireland to a seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the second Twenty20 …

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from ODI cricket
3 years, 6 months ago

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from ODI cricket

Firstpost  

The 37-year-old Dubliner, who remains available for Test and T20 cricket, won 153 caps in the 50-over format, scoring over 3,000 runs and taking a national record 114 wickets in the format with his lively medium pace. Dublin: Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from one-day internationals, admitting that he no longer has the “hunger and love” for …

Ireland's Kevin O'Brien ends ODI career
3 years, 6 months ago

Ireland's Kevin O'Brien ends ODI career

The Hindu  

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien, whose century against England in a 2011 World Cup match remains the fastest hundred in the tournament's history, has quit one-day internationals, Cricket Ireland said on Friday. O'Brien wrote his name in the record books with a 50-ball century in Bangalore 10 years ago when Ireland beat England by three wickets, chasing down a 328-run victory …

Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from ODIs
3 years, 6 months ago

Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from ODIs

Hindustan Times  

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien on Friday announced his retirement from the 50-over format. Kevin O'Brien He has made the decision to close the book on his ODI career to concentrate on T20 cricket, and in the hope of adding to the three Test caps he has to date. The 37-year old Dubliner finishes his ODI career having appeared 153 times …

Kevin O'Brien smashes own car window with huge six; says 'will park further away next time'
4 years, 4 months ago

Kevin O'Brien smashes own car window with huge six; says 'will park further away next time'

India TV News  

Ireland's Kevin O'Brien is widely regarded as one of the most explosive batsmen from the country. During an Inter-Provincial T20 Match in Ireland, O'Brien, who represents Leinster Lightning, smashed a six so big that the ball sailed over the stadium and hit the window of his own car. With rain forcing the match to cut-short to 12 overs-per-side, Kevin O'Brien …

O'Brien's last-ball six helps Ireland clinch super-over win
4 years, 10 months ago

O'Brien's last-ball six helps Ireland clinch super-over win

The Hindu  

Kevin O'Brien hit a last-ball six as Ireland clinched a consolation super-over win against Afghanistan in the third Twenty20 international in India on Tuesday. With three runs needed for victory off the final ball of the super over, O'Brien cleared the long-off fence to end his team's 12-match losing streak in T20Is against the Afghans. You have to adjust quickly …

Yuvraj Singh retirement: When the Indian all-rounder let Niall O'Brien choose a bat from his kit
5 years, 7 months ago

Yuvraj Singh retirement: When the Indian all-rounder let Niall O'Brien choose a bat from his kit

The Hindu  

From his friends in Chandigarh to his team-mates in the Indian side -- everybody has a tale to tell about Yuvraj Singh. But as the 37-year-old all-rounder walked into retirement on Monday, former Ireland cricketer, Niall O’Brien, still remembers how Yuvraj helped him out during the World Cup in 2011. After playing a 2011 World Cup league match against India …

Highlights, Afghanistan vs Ireland, 4th ODI at Dehradun, Full Cricket Score: Hosts win by 114 runs, lead series 2-1
5 years, 10 months ago

Highlights, Afghanistan vs Ireland, 4th ODI at Dehradun, Full Cricket Score: Hosts win by 114 runs, lead series 2-1

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Follow live updates and full scorecard of the fourth one-day international between Afghanistan and Ireland at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Dehradun. Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Report, 3rd ODI: Andy Balbirnie gave Afghanistan a taste of their own medicine Tuesday, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 145 as Ireland claimed …

Afghanistan vs Ireland: Andy Balbirnie's century steers visitors to four wicket win in third ODI, series level 1-1
5 years, 10 months ago

Afghanistan vs Ireland: Andy Balbirnie's century steers visitors to four wicket win in third ODI, series level 1-1

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Dehradun: Andy Balbirnie’s career-best 145 not out anchored Ireland to a four-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third one-day cricket international on Tuesday. Balbirnie’s third ODI century off 136 balls, which featured eight sixes and eight fours, led Ireland to 260-6 with an over to spare in reply to Afghanistan’s 256-8. Andy Balbirine and George Dockrell take Ireland to six-wicket …

Niall O'Brien announces international retirement
6 years, 3 months ago

Niall O'Brien announces international retirement

The Hindu  

A cheerful, fun-loving gentleman, who loves playing cricket the most. The eldest of the O’Brien brothers, Niall, has been one of the most prominent soldiers of Ireland cricket for the last 16 years and has been a part of the country’s almost every cricketing first. The 36-year-old stumper-batsman, who made his international debut against Denmark in 2002, played 216 times …

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