Ireland: Four years ago in the World Cup they took the cricket world by storm by defeating Pakistan in the group stage and Bangaldesh in the Super Eights. From a team comprising three professionals, now they have 13, out of which seven are contracted with English county teams.
Key men: Ed Joyce has the experience of playing for England before deciding to play for his country of birth.
World Cup record: Played 9, Won 2, Lost 6, Tied 1.
Squad: William Porterfield (captain), Andre Botha, Alex Cusack, Niall O'Brien, Kevin O'Brien, George Dockrell, Trent Johnston, Nigel Jones, John Mooney, Boyd Rankin, Paul Stirling, Albert van der Merwe, Gary Wilson, Andrew White, Ed Joyce. Coach: Phil Simmons (West Indies)
source: sify sports
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