*LONDON: Former England internationals Boyd Rankin and Ed Joyce wereincluded in a 14-man Ireland squad named by coach Graham Ford on Friday fornext week’s inaugural Test against Pakistan.*

Ireland will again be led by experienced captain William Porterfield forwhat will be their first taste of the five-day format since being elevatedto Test status.

Meanwhile Kevin O’Brien, the century-making star of Ireland’s 2011 WorldCup win over England in Bangalore, has been included in the squad, as havecounty cricketers Tim Murtagh, Gary Wilson and Paul Stirling.

Pace bowler Rankin is the only player with previous Test experience, havingrepresented England in the final match of their 5-0 Ashes series loss toAustralia in 2013/14.

Veteran batsman Joyce, who like Rankin started his international career inIrish colours, played limited-overs cricket for England before switchingback to play for Ireland again.

Ireland knocked Pakistan out of the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean with ashock three-wicket group-stage win on St Patrick’s Day.

The one-off Test between Ireland and Pakistan is due to get underway atMalahide Cricket Club, near Dublin, on Friday, May 11.

Ireland squad: William Porterfield (capt), Andrew Balbirnie, Ed Joyce,Tyrone Kane, Andy McBrine, Tim Murtagh, Kevin O’Brien, Niall O’Brien (wkt),Boyd Rankin, Nathan Smith, Paul Stirling, James Shannon, Stuart Thompson,Gary Wilson

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