12 Facts About Regan West

Regan West was born on 27 April 1979 and is a New Zealand-born former Irish international cricketer.

Regan West played for Central Districts and Wellington in the State Championship in New Zealand.

Regan West bowled left-arm, either fast-medium or slow left arm orthodox, batted left-handed.

Regan West made his first-class debut on 22 March 1997, aged 17.

Regan West played all of his six Youth ODIs in the tournament.

Regan West was a member of Instonians in 2003 and in 2004 he moved to Bangor Cricket Club where he was the team's professional player for two seasons.

Regan West moved to Belfast after marrying a girl from Northern Ireland.

Regan West did not bowl until Namibia's second innings and then only bowled two overs as Ireland bowled Namibia out cheaply in each innings.

Regan West did not bowl in ODIs until his second ODI which was on 18 October 2008, again against Kenya.

Regan West was one of seven Ireland players to be nominated for the 2009 Associate and Affiliate Player of the Year, although he did not make the 4-man short-list.

Regan West announced his retirement from international cricket in April 2011.

Regan West's decision was caused by a serious injury to his left should; it was believed that he risked damaging it.