Ireland Squad v England at Stormont on Aug 27, 2009

Squads:

Player Name	DOB	Role	Batting	Bowling
Niall O'Brien Wicket Keeper	08-Nov-1981	Wicket Keeper	Left
William Porterfield Captain	06-Sep-1984	Batsman	Right	Right-arm offbreak
Trent Johnston	29-Apr-1974	Bowler	Right	Right-arm fast-medium
Regan West	27-Aug-1979	Bowler	Left	Left-arm fast-medium, Slow left-arm
Paul Stirling	03-Sep-1990	Batsman	Right	Right-arm offbreak
Kyle McCallan	27-Aug-1975	Bowler	Right	Right-arm offbreak

Kevin O'Brien	04-Mar-1984	All Rounder	Right	Right-arm medium-fast
John Mooney	10-Feb-1982	All Rounder	Left	Right-arm medium
Gary Wilson	05-Feb-1986	Wicket Keeper	Right
Boyd Rankin	05-Jul-1984	Bowler	Left	Right-arm fast-medium
Andrew White	03-Jul-1980	Batsman	Right	Right-arm offbreak
Andre Botha	12-Sep-1975	All Rounder	Left	Right-arm medium
Alex Cusack	29-Oct-1980	Bowler	Right	Right-arm medium-fast

Scores	Upcoming	Results
No games being played at this time. 1st Test - Bangladesh v Zimbabwe - April 20-24, 04:00 GMT 2nd Test - Bangladesh v Zimbabwe - April 28-02, 04:00 GMT 3rd ODI - New Zealand v Pakistan at New Zealand won by 43 runs 2nd ODI - New Zealand v Pakistan at New Zealand won by 84 runs

Natwest Series, 2009 News

Natwest ODI Series Was Too Long - Ponting [+]

The seven-match ODI series between England and Australia was too long and has disadvantaged the teams ahead of the Champions Trophy, says Ricky Ponting.

Ponting Not Taken in by England's Spin [+]

Ricky Ponting insists Australia do not have a problem against spin bowling despite Sunday's Graeme Swann-inspired defeat to England.

Ponting Backs Youngsters to Shine in CT [+]

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes his new-look side can shine at the Champions Trophy which gets underway in South Africa on Tuesday.

Aussie Slipped to 3rd Spot in ODI, SA on Top [+]

Australia slipped two places to third on the ICC ODI rankings after losing by four wickets to England on Sunday in the final match of a series.

Swann 5-wicket Halls England Avoid Whitewash [+]

Graeme Swann took 5 for 28 as England bowled Australia out for 176 and won 7th and last One-day by 4-wickets with 10 overs spare on Sunday and avoid first 7-0 whitewash.

Anderson Determined to Avoid Clean-sweep [+]

England pace bowler James Anderson believes his time on the sidelines during the one-day series against Australia can help him to stop Ricky Ponting's team claiming a seventh successive victory.

James Hopes Motivated by Whitewash Bid [+]

Australia all-rounder James Hopes admits the chance to become the first team to win a One-day series 7-0 will provide all the motivation his side need to crush England one more time on Sunday.

Australian Eyes Done Historic 7-0 Sweep Over England [+]

With an historic 7-0 whitewash of their one-day series against England firmly within their grasp, Australia's cricketers head to Durham.

Strauss Calls for Character After 'Horror Show' [+]

England captain Andrew Strauss told his players to show "character" after a 111-run thrashing by Australia on Thursday left them on the brink of a record 7-0 series loss.

Australia One-step Behind to Whitewash, Take Lead 6-0 [+]

Tim Paine scored his maiden international century as Australia inflicted fresh ODI misery upon England with a crushing 111-run win at Trent Bridge.