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Langford-Smith gets the call to face England

CRICKET: Phoenix fast bowler David Langford-Smith has been recalled into the Ireland squad for next Tuesday's game against England…

James Fitzgerald
Thu Jun 08 2006 - 01:00

CRICKET: Phoenix fast bowler David Langford-Smith has been recalled into the Ireland squad for next Tuesday's game against England at Stormont, the first such match to be played between the countries.

Langford-Smith has been left out of the squad to face Sussex in Castle Avenue on Sunday, but with overseas player Saqlain Mushtaq ineligible for Tuesday's game, the 29-year-old gets another opportunity to impress against top-class opposition.

Kent wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien will be included in the side if he is released by his county ahead of the game.

The England squad for the match will be announced later today, although it is thought that stand-in captain Andrew Flintoff and in-form batsman Kevin Pietersen will not be available because of injury.

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The game is a virtual sell-out, with only a very limited amount of tickets remaining to be sold.

Ironically, considering their proximity, current Ashes holders England are the only Test nation Ireland have never played.

Tom Hayes, chief executive of Bank of Ireland Corporate Banking, who sponsor the Ireland team, said yesterday: "We are delighted to be associated with the Irish cricket team as they prepare for a historic and exciting challenge on June 13th against England.

"We wish both teams the best of luck."

IRELAND SQUAD (v England, Stormont, Tuesday, June 13th): Trent Johnston (Clontarf, captain), Andre Botha (North County), Paul Mooney (North County), John Mooney (North County), Jeremy Bray (Eglinton), Peter Gillespie (Strabane), Dominick Joyce (Merrion), David Langford-Smith (Phoenix), Kyle McCallan (Waringstown), Eoin Morgan (Middlesex), Andy White (Northamptonshire), Kevin O'Brien (Railway Union).

CLUB MATCH

At Shildon, Co Durham: Durham University CC 249 for 7, 40 overs (C Cahill 3-50, N McDarby 2-47) Leinster 247 for 6, 40 overs (B Ackland 107, F McAllister 69, E Delany 39 not out).

Durham University won by 2 runs.

DRAWS

45 Overs League (semi-finals): The Hills v Railway Union, Milverton; Rush v Malahide, Kenure.

Senior Cup (semi-finals): The Hills v Rush, Milverton; North County v Malahide, Inch.