IRELAND PLAYERS PROGRESS IN LG ICC ODI RANKINGS

24 March 2008

With none of the world’s very top players engaged in ODIs, last week was a chance for cricketers from Ireland to make their impact on the LG ICC Player Rankings

Kyle McCallan consolidated his position as Ireland's top-ranked bowler gaining one place to 67th position but the off-spinner's place is under pressure from medium-pacer Andre Botha, who moved up 11 places to 75th position, level with Bermuda's Dwayne Leverock.

It was also a good series for David Langford-Smith who jumped nine places and into the top 100 in 92nd position while his captain Trent Johnston gained 16 places to 111th spot.

Niall O'Brien took over as his country's highest-ranked batsman. His 73-ball 70 in the third ODI gave him a series average of 34.33 and moved him up 11 places to 80th position in the charts. He is now one place above his brother, Kevin, who lost two places during the series.

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