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Kevin O'Brien retired from international cricket in 2022 after 15 years with Ireland across three formats

O'Brien joins West Indies staff for Ireland series

Kevin O'Brien has joined the West Indies coaching staff for their forthcoming ODI series against his native Ireland.

Kevin O'Brien (L) pictured after that famous win against England in 2011

Kevin O'Brien announces international retirement

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.

Cricket • 16 Aug 22

We Become Heroes: O'Brien vows to 'prove people wrong'

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Ireland cricketer Kevin O'Brien discusses his desire to continue his career with Ireland, the expectation that comes with holding records and how the cricket landscape has changed.

Cricket • 22 Mar 22

Kevin O'Brien didn't receive a central contract

Malan: Door not closed on Kevin O'Brien

New Irish cricket head coach Heinrich Malan has said the door hasn't been closed on Kevin O'Brien's international career despite the Dubliner not being on the list of players awarded central contracts by Cricket Ireland for the forthcoming season.

Cricket • 16 Mar 22

Kevin O'Brien has been omitted from Ireland's T20 squad

O'Brien left out of Ireland T20 squad

Kevin O'Brien has been left out by Ireland for their T20 series against the United States and West Indies while Ben White receives a call-up to their one-day squad.

Cricket • 25 Nov 21

Mark Adair is part of the Maratha Arabians squad

Five Irish players to take part in Abu Dhabi T10 League

Cricket Ireland has granted approval for five centrally-contracted players to take part in the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League.

Cricket • 09 Oct 21

Ireland duo shine to seal series win over Zimbabwe

Kevin O'Brien and Paul Stirling played starring roles as Ireland earned a T20I series win over Zimbabwe with a game to spare.

Cricket • 02 Sep 21

Stirling century inspires Ireland against Zimbabwe

Paul Stirling's first ever Twenty20 international hundred helped Ireland move 2-1 up in their five-match series with Zimbabwe.

Cricket • 01 Sep 21

Kevin O'Brien during match two of the Dafanews T20 series

Kevin O'Brien's 60 helps Ireland level Zimbabwe series

Kevin O'Brien's quick-fire 60 helped Ireland to a seven-wicket victory in the second T20 international against Zimbabwe to level the series at 1-1.

Cricket • 29 Aug 21

'I want to focus on T20 now with two World Cups coming up in the next 15 months'

O'Brien: I just fell out of love with the ODI format

Kevin O'Brien speaks to RTÉ Sport's John Kenny about his decision to step away from his 15-year one-day international (ODI) cricket career with Ireland to fully focus on T20.

Cricket • 18 Jun 21

Kevin O'Brien celebrates a record breaking innings at the 2011 World Cup as Ireland beat England alongside brother and team-mate Niall

Record-breaking O'Brien bows out of ODI cricket

Kevin O'Brien has called time on his 15-year One Day International (ODI) career with Ireland.

Cricket • 18 Jun 21

O'Brien's hard-hitting came at a financial cost with a windscreen replacement

'It's the second time I've hit my own car'

Damaging his own car, while playing for Leinster Lightning, is nothing new for Kevin O'Brien.

Cricket • 28 Aug 20

Kevin O'Brien's was desperately unlucky to put his own car window through

Kevin O'Brien hits a six through his own car window

Ireland powerhouse Kevin O'Brien may have been wishing he had reined in his hard-hitting after smashing a six and his own car window in an Inter-Provincial Twenty20 Trophy match.

Cricket • 27 Aug 20

Kevin O'Brien hit a six off the final ball for an Ireland win

O'Brien seals dramatic win for Ireland over Afghanistan

Kevin O'Brien's last-ball six led to Ireland claiming a consolation win over Afghanistan in their Twenty20 series following a dramatic super over at Greater Noida in India.

Cricket • 10 Mar 20

Kevin O'Brien now opens the batting for Ireland in the T20 format

'Stand face-to-face & throw punches' - O'Brien

Kevin O'Brien is hoping that Ireland's aggressive approach to their opening T20 victory over world champions the West Indies can create the path towards a historic series win in the Caribbean.

Cricket • 17 Jan 20

Ireland claim dramatic T20 win over West Indies

Ireland claimed a thrilling four-run victory in their T20 opener against the West Indies in Grenada on Wednesday night.

Cricket • 15 Jan 20

Andrew Balbirnie made his Ireland debut in 2010 and has appeared 123 times for his country

Balbirnie looking to guide in transitional period

Andrew Balbirnie on the honour of being selected as Ireland cricket captain, and what success looks like to him.

Cricket • 09 Nov 19

Kevin O'Brien makes history in Hong Kong stroll

Ireland's first Test match centurion became Ireland's first male T20 International centurion today, as Kevin O'Brien smashed 124 in leading his side to a 66-run win over Hong Kong at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat.

Cricket • 07 Oct 19

Ireland chased 191 with little fuss to secure a 3-0 win over Zimbabwe

Ireland complete 3-0 series win over Zimbabwe

Kevin O'Brien ensured Ireland emerged from their One Day International series against Zimbabwe with a 3-0 win.

Cricket • 07 Jul 19

Clonkill players observe a minutes silence

Clonkill manager hails his players after draining night

Clonkill manager Kevin O'Brien said that he was proud of his players and his club after an emotionally draining encounter against Ballyboden St Enda's at Parnell Park.

GAA • 07 Nov 18

Boyd Rankin and William Porterfield embrace after the game

Porterfield: There were a lot of special moments

Ireland captain William Porterfield reflects on what was a historic five days in Malahide as Ireland played their maiden Test match against Pakistan.

Cricket • 15 May 18

Kevin O'Brien breathed life into the Irish challenge

'Proud & emotional' Kevin O'Brien hits historic ton

Kevin O'Brien played Ireland back into the historic maiden Test match in Malahide as the Dubliner carefully crafted a sensational century against Pakistan.

Cricket • 15 May 18

O'Brien keeps Ireland in it against Scotland

Kevin O'Brien showed all his experience to keep Ireland's slim hopes of capturing a fifth ICC InterContinental Cup alive after they slumped to 166 for 8 against Scotland in Dubai.

Cricket • 29 Nov 17

Kevin O'Brien was the outstanding player in the Irish team

O'Brien inspires Ireland to win over Afghanistan

Kevin O'Brien produced a brave and outstanding all-round performance to carry Ireland to a series-levelling three-wicket win over Afghanistan in the fourth one-day international at Greater Noida.

Cricket • 22 Mar 17

Kevin O'Brien celebrates Ireland's World Cup win over England back in 2011

Ireland potential to cause Lord's upset - Taylor

Former England test cricketer James Taylor believes that Ireland possess the players and the team spirit to cause an upset at Lord's in May.

Cricket • 08 Feb 17

Kevin OBrien

O'Brien joins West Indies staff for Ireland series

Kevin O'Brien announces international retirement

We Become Heroes: O'Brien vows to 'prove people wrong'

Malan: Door not closed on Kevin O'Brien

O'Brien left out of Ireland T20 squad

Five Irish players to take part in Abu Dhabi T10 League

Ireland duo shine to seal series win over Zimbabwe

Stirling century inspires Ireland against Zimbabwe

Kevin O'Brien's 60 helps Ireland level Zimbabwe series

O'Brien: I just fell out of love with the ODI format

Record-breaking O'Brien bows out of ODI cricket

'It's the second time I've hit my own car'

Kevin O'Brien hits a six through his own car window

O'Brien seals dramatic win for Ireland over Afghanistan

'Stand face-to-face & throw punches' - O'Brien

Ireland claim dramatic T20 win over West Indies

Balbirnie looking to guide in transitional period

Kevin O'Brien makes history in Hong Kong stroll

Ireland complete 3-0 series win over Zimbabwe

Clonkill manager hails his players after draining night

Porterfield: There were a lot of special moments

'Proud & emotional' Kevin O'Brien hits historic ton

O'Brien keeps Ireland in it against Scotland

O'Brien inspires Ireland to win over Afghanistan

Ireland potential to cause Lord's upset - Taylor