Andrew White says he "lived the dream" after retiring international cricket as Ireland's most capped player.
The 34-year-old, who made 231 appearances for his country since his debut in 2000, has called time on his career after a serious finger injury ended his hopes of appearing at a third World Cup.
"It is with a heavy heart that I am retiring from representing Ireland on the international stage," said White. "It had been my ambition to finish my international career at the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in the coming weeks.
"However, suffering a compound fracture of my right index finger in September meant that this was unfortunately not going to be possible."
Andrew White has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect http://t.co/GOxwo5ncaq pic.twitter.com/R4pl4ejWDN
— Cricket Ireland (@Irelandcricket) February 10, 2015
White continued: "The memories and stories are plenty and to have come through the disappointing failure to qualify for the 2003 World Cup, the introduction of Adi Birrell as coach, changed the sport here forever.
"In 2007, we finally realised every cricketers' dream to play in a World Cup. As players, we lived the dream to the full and shared it with so many wonderful supporters, something that will live long in the memory."
Ireland head coach Phil Simmons said:"Whitey has been a great ambassador for Irish cricket both on and off the field, where he has been a superb role model for the younger members of the team. 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."
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