Ireland's Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from international cricket

His retirement also ends the last remaining link with the Ireland team who famously beat Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup to announce Ireland on the world stage

RETIRING: Kevin O'Brien of Ireland celebrates after scoring a century during day four of the International Cricket Test match between Ireland and Pakistan at Malahide, in Co. Dublin. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ireland's Kevin O'Brien has announced his retirement from international cricket.

The 38-year-old retires as Ireland's most capped international, having appeared for his country in all three formats of the game, including being involved in Ireland's only three Test matches to date.