Roger Whelan

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Roger Whelan (born July 27, 1980) is an Irish cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who has played with Ireland's cricket team since the Eurasia cricket series of 2006.

Whelan is a lower-order batsman. His sisters, Heather and Jill Whelan play for the Irish ladies team.

Roger notably took the wicket of Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar on his debut 23rd June 2007 at Belfast's Stormont Ground. On 17th November 2007, aged 27, Roger announced his retirement from all forms of cricket to concentrate on his future with his band, The Stimulants.

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