Ireland’s most capped player Andrew White has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.
The 34-year-old, who made 231 appearances for Ireland, has called time on his career after a serious finger injury ended his hopes of appearing at a third World Cup.
"It is with a heavy heart that I am retiring from representing Ireland on the International stage," said White.
"Over the last 15 years I have poured my heart and soul into Irish cricket and to play a part in undoubtedly one of the great success stories of Irish sport has been an incredible experience.
"It had been my ambition to finish my International career at the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in the coming weeks, however, suffering a compound fracture of my right index finger in September meant that this was unfortunately not going to be possible."
Making his debut for Ireland back in 2000, White showed his all-round versatility scoring 4560 runs at an average of 27.80, including six centuries, while also claiming 125 wickets at 27.63.
He was most at home in the longer format of the game, where he played an integral role in Ireland's four InterContinental Cup triumphs.
"I have poured my heart and soul into Irish cricket"
Paying tribute to the role played by White for Ireland, Phil Simmons said: "Whitey has been a great ambassador for Irish cricket both on and off the field, where he has been a superb role model for the younger members of the team.
"His longevity in a 15-year career is testament to both his talent and his consistency. He rarely let his team down and it's no coincidence that he was involved in so many key moments in Ireland's triumphs over the years."
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