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Boyd Rankin claimed 229 wickets for Ireland

Boyd Rankin calls time on cricket career

Boyd Rankin has called time on his cricket career 18 years after his Ireland debut.

Ireland squad and backroom staff photographed at Lords

Ireland have chance to prosper against World champions

Former international Niall O'Brien feels the Ireland "will be quietly confident" when they face England at Lord's in what will be their Test match since they were awarded full ICC membership.

Cricket • 24 Jul 19

The fast-medium paceman will this week stride out at the home of cricket in just Ireland's third Test, and their maiden one on English shores

'A dream come true' - Rankin on historic Lord's Test

Ireland's Boyd Rankin insists he has no regrets over playing for England as he prepares for his country's first Test at Lord's.

Cricket • 24 Jul 19

Paul Stirling is targeting victory against Afghanistan

Ireland eager to mark historic Test match with victory

Ireland will get their first-ever overseas Test match underway in the early hours of Friday morning and for Irish cricket stalwarts Paul Stirling and Boyd Rankin, it promises to be a very special moment.

Cricket • 14 Mar 19

Boyd Rankin will line out for North West Warriors

Rankin pens Ireland deal after leaving Warwickshire

Ireland's Test dual-international Boyd Rankin has left Warwickshire after 11 years and will play in this year's Inter-Provincial series with North West Warriors after being awarded a full-time contract.

Cricket • 24 Jan 19

Pace bowler Boyd Rankin is back in the Ireland squad following his stint with England

Experienced Ireland set for World T20

Ireland have named an experienced 15-man squad for the next month's ICC World Twenty20 in India, with captain William Porterfield one of five players ready to embark on a fifth campaign in this competition.

Cricket • 08 Feb 16

Boyd Rankin in action against Australia in 2012

Boyd Rankin 'excited' ahead of Ireland return

Boyd Rankin is 'excited' about returning to competitive action with Ireland this weekend - four years after his last appearance during the 2012 T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Cricket • 29 Jan 16

Boyd Rankin in action for Ireland in 2010

Boyd Rankin back in Ireland fold

Boyd Rankin has confirmed his return to the Irish international cricket team following a two-year waiting period since his last appearance for England.

Cricket • 21 Dec 15

Boyd Rankin in action for Ireland in 2012

Rankin in line for Ashes Test debut

Tyrone man Boyd Rankin could make his Test debut for England in the final Ashes clash in Sydney, with the visitors looking to avoid a humiliating 5-0 whitewash.

Cricket • 02 Jan 14

Former Ireland bowler Boyd Rankin has impressed for England

Vaughan backs Rankin for Ashes

Former England captain Michael Vaughan expects former Ireland international Boyd Rankin to be selected for England in this winter's Ashes.

Cricket • 17 Sep 13

Rankin called up to England squad

Former Ireland international Boyd Rankin has been added to the England ODI squad for the remaining two matches in the NatWest series against New Zealand.

Cricket • 31 May 13

Rankin quits Ireland for England ambition

Boyd Rankin has announced his retirement from international cricket for Ireland from the end of December to focus on trying to earn a call-up to play Test cricket with England.

Cricket • 08 Aug 12