Boyd Rankin is all set to become first cricketer in 25 years to play Test cricket for two countries, if he is picked in the Ireland cricket team playing XI for their historical first-ever Test match against Pakistan at Dublin starting Friday. A lengthy stint in the English County circuit had helped Rankin break through the England cricket team ranks, as he was a part of their disastrous Ashes tour to Australia in 2013-14. He took one wicket in the Sydney Test as Australia went on to clinch a 5-0 victory. With Ireland being awarded Test status last year along with Afghanistan, Rankin got presented with another opportunity to relive his dream of playing Test cricket. Only two players in the past — Kepler Wessels and John Traicos — have played Test cricket for two countries.

Source: Hindustan Times May 09, 2018 07:52 UTC