The Irish cricket team have been forced into two changes ahead of their pre-season Midlands tour, and both are in the bowling
department.
An ankle ligament injury has forced Paul Mooney and his place will be taken by Kevin O' Brien. Adrian Mc Coubrey will also miss the game against Derbyshire on Monday 10 April 10, and his absence will mean a chance for 21-year-old Boyd Rankin.
Indeed there was a double cause for celebration today for Boyd Rankin, who confirmed that he will be joining Derbyshire on a summer contract.
He had been on the Middlesex books for the past two seasons, but has declined the opportunity to stay for a 3rd season. The opening bowler has won two caps for Ireland, both as a 19 year old back in 2003.
