Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien bids adieu to international cricket, shares heartfelt note
2 years, 5 months ago

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

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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 squad for almost 15 years and has been the main man behind many of the team’s notable victories. O’Brien also thanked his family members including elder brother, Niall O’Brien with whom he has shared the Ireland dressing room for 12 years.

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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