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Peter Gerard Gillespie is a Northern Irish former cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pace bowler,he had played for the Ireland cricket team 116 times up to the start of the 2007 World Cup,including twelve first-class matches and 35 List A matches,four of which were One Day International. Only three players have played more times for Ireland.
William Kyle McCallan,usually known as Kyle McCallan,is a former Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and off spin bowler,he has played more times for the Ireland cricket team than any other player,more than 40 caps ahead of the next player in the table,the retired Peter Gillespie. Only three players have captained Ireland more times than McCallan,and only Jason Molins has captained them to more wins. He has also played second XI cricket for Derbyshire and Surrey.
The Sports Ground,Woodbridge Road is a cricket ground in Guildford,Surrey. The ground was given to the town in trust in 1911 by Sir Harry Waechter,Bart. Guildford Cricket Club play their home matches on the ground. Surrey County Cricket Club usually play at least one County Championship match there each season,as well as some second XI and Surrey Stars fixtures. Until comparatively recently,hockey was played on the ground in winter. The ground was also used for football until at least 1921. It was the home ground of the amateur team Guildford F.C. who existed until 1953 and was also used as the venue for some Surrey Senior Cup finals.
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