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Sports Cricket Niall O'Brien out of Ireland squad for two ODIs against Pakistan
Dublin, May 24, 2011 (PPI): Andrew Poynter will replace Niall O'Brien in the Ireland cricket squad for two match one-day internationals against Pakistan at Stormont on 28 and 30 May.
O'Brien suffered a fracture in his left hand after being struck by Simon Jones during his innings of 121 for Northants against Hampshire on Friday.
Ireland coach Phil Simmons said: "It's obviously a big blow to lose Niall as he has been in such excellent touch this season. We're lucky in that we have Gary Wilson as a back-up keeper. Poynter has never let us down any time he's been called upon."
An obviously disappointed O'Brien said: "It's so disappointing to miss these games, as I've obviously good memories of playing Pakistan after winning Man of the Match award when we beat them in the 2007 World Cup."
O'Brien suffered a fracture in his left hand after being struck by Simon Jones during his innings of 121 for Northants against Hampshire on Friday.
Ireland coach Phil Simmons said: "It's obviously a big blow to lose Niall as he has been in such excellent touch this season. We're lucky in that we have Gary Wilson as a back-up keeper. Poynter has never let us down any time he's been called upon."
An obviously disappointed O'Brien said: "It's so disappointing to miss these games, as I've obviously good memories of playing Pakistan after winning Man of the Match award when we beat them in the 2007 World Cup."
