BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC- An Irishman who launched his international career in the Caribbean says he is relishing a return to the region where it all started for him.
29-year old all-rounder Kevin O’Brien, who burst on to the international scene in the Caribbean at the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup, says the region has a special place in the hearts of those involved in Irish cricket.
Ireland tied with Zimbabwe and beat Pakistan in Jamaica to make the Super Sixes in 2007 before recording another win against Bangladesh in Barbados.
“It is always fun to go back to the West Indies. St. Patrick’s Day 2007 was where it all started for myself and Irish cricket with that famous win over Pakistan,” said O’ Brien who played in the Bangladesh Premier League earlier this year.
“It announced Irish cricket to the world, and we had tremendous support not only from our own fans but the West Indies fans who backed us too”.
