Rankin back in Ireland ranks

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Warwickshire seamer Boyd Rankin has been included in the Ireland squad for the Twenty20 series against Bangladesh next week.

The 28-year-old has not featured for his county or country since suffering a stress injury in his right foot following Ireland's successful World Twenty20 qualification campaign over three months ago.

Boyd Rankin's last appearance was Ireland's win over Afghanistan in the final of the World Twenty20 qualifier at Dubai during March

Rankin, who has taken 109 wickets in his 78 appearances for Ireland, is delighted to be back in action.

"It's obviously been a frustrating time sitting on the sidelines but it's great to be back bowling again,” he said.

“The weather has hampered the amount of cricket I've played but I've been working hard in the nets.

"I'm looking forward to the games in Belfast against Bangladesh as we've had some fantastic tussles against them in recent years.

“This is an important series for Irish cricket and hopefully if selected I'll play an important part in it."

The games against Bangladesh take place at Stormont on July 18, 20 and 21.

Ireland squad: Will Porterfield (captain), Alex Cusack, George Dockrell, Trent Johnston, Ed Joyce, John Mooney, Tim Murtagh, Kevin O’Brien, Niall O’Brien, Andrew Poynter, Boyd Rankin, Max Sorensen, Paul Stirling, Andrew White, Gary Wilson.