John Mooney retires from international cricket

Cricket Ireland Head Coach John Bracewell thanked Mooney for his commitment and service to Irish cricket: “John Mooney has been an iconic figure for Irish cricket where his passionate and talented displays played an integral part in our success.

“His longevity in a 14 year career is testament to both his talent and his consistency - he rarely let his team down and it’s no coincidence that he was involved in so many key moments in Ireland’s triumphs over the years.

“I’d like to thank him for his efforts over an illustrious career, and wish him and his family all the very best in the future,” concluded Bracewell.

Mooney played 182 times for Ireland in all competitions, including 64 ODI’s and 27 T20I’s. He scored 2605 runs at an average of 23.68, which included nine 50’s and one hundred - against The Netherlands.

He also took 144 wickets at 27.29, which included a Man of the Match ten wicket haul against Afghanistan in 2013 as Ireland claimed their fourth ICC InterContinental Cup title in 2013.