John Bracewell bids to bring back Rankin

New Ireland head coach John Bracewell will seek a meeting with Boyd Rankin in a bid to persuade the England fast bowler to play for Ireland again.

Derry-born Rankin represented Ireland in the 2007 and 2011 World Cups before declaring for England in August 2012. However, the 30-year-old has failed to secure a regular Three Lions starting place, making just one Test appearance for his adopted country, in the Ashes whitewash of 2013-14.

Rankin, who has been nursing a back injury, was omitted from the England squad to face Ireland in the Royal London ODI at Malahide tomorrow.