Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien retires from international cricket aged 38
Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from international cricket after falling out of contention for this year’s T20 World Cup.
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Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien, remembered in the world of cricket for his whirlwind century against England in the 2011 ICC World Cup, which helped the Irish pull off one of the biggest upsets in 50-over cricket, has announced his retirement from international cricket. O'Brien, who made his international debut in an ODI in June 2006, went on to represent the team in 3 Tests, 153 ODIs and 110 T20Is. He scored in 5850 runs in international cricket and picked up 172 wickets.