Ireland cricket legend Kevin O'Brien joins Munster Reds

O'Brien, who scored the fastest-ever century in World Cup history in Ireland's landmark win over England in 2011, will be playing at the Mardyke this year

Kevin O'Brien. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ireland legend Kevin O'Brien will be playing his inter-provincial cricket at the Mardyke in 2022 joining the Munster Reds, it has been confirmed.

O'Brien, who scored the fastest-ever century in World Cup history in Ireland's landmark win over England in 2011, leaves the Leinster Lightning who he played for since the inter-pros were relaunched in 2013.