Ireland name squad for England ODI

DUBLIN (Agencies) - Ireland have announced a 14-man squad for the one-off ODI against England in Dublin on August 25. Andre Botha, who retired following the World Cup, is the only player missing from the 15-man squad that travelled to the subcontinent. Boyd Rankin - the Warwickshire fast bowler who made his debut for England Lions earlier this week against Sri Lanka A - will lead the Irish seam attack, which also includes Trent Johnston who has recovered from a knee niggle. Offspinner Albert van der Merwe has also recovered from an elbow injury, while Alex Cusack's concerns about his back have eased. Ireland squad: William Porterfield (capt), Alex Cusack, George Dockrell, Trent Johnston, Nigel Jones, Ed Joyce, John Mooney, Kevin O'Brien, Niall O'Brien, Boyd Rankin, Paul Stirling, Albert van der Merwe, Andrew White, Gary Wilson.

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