http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ireland-c751’s speedster, Boyd Rankin, revealed the he will have to consider his options if he gets a call from England and is currently far from deciding whether he wants to play for the Poms.
The fast bowler stated his comments after getting called up for the English Performance Programme (EPP) last week, which would mean that Rankin, who has been delivering a fine performance for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warwickshire-c862, may be eligible to be brought on board the English
national squad.
During his recent participation with the County side, Warwickshire, Rankin stood out as the 8th best bowler on the season, bagging a total of 55 wickets, at an average of 25.80.
Out of the lot, the bowler’s best performance came against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lancashire-c806 in a Division One match, where Rankin secured an impressive figure of 5 for 57, which landed his team on top of the opponents.
However, having been placed on the EPP, the English selectors may see Rankin with an opportunity to find a place on the English team since other EPP’s former graduates, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ST-Finn-c2566, and Jade Dernbach, have all gone through the same path as Rankin, and now
stand on the International arena representing the Poms.
Speaking to Setanta Sports, Rankin revealed that his ultimate goal is to play Test cricket, but admitted that he does not see that being achieved if he is to stay with Ireland. Hence, for Rankin, team England may be an option if he wishes to fulfill his
desire to play Tests.
“I wouldn't have thought twice (about representing England) if we in Ireland had the same opportunities as those in England have,” Rankin said.
“I would love to play Test cricket for Ireland, but I cannot see it happening in my lifetime, so I have to try and keep progressing and be the best player I can,” the Irish added.
Having said the above, with no other option left, Rankin stated that it depends when the offer will come to play for England, and if it does, he will have to take many factors into consideration.
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