About Roger Whelan
Born 1980. Roger Whelan is an Irish cricketer.
Roger Whelan (born 27 July 1980) is a former 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.
Whelan notably took the wicket of Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar on his debut 23 June 2007 at Belfast's Stormont Ground.
On 17 November 2007, Whelan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket to concentrate on his future with his band, The RoJ LiGht.
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Who is Roger Whelan?
Irish cricketer
When was Roger Whelan born?
Roger Whelan was born on 27 July 1980 in Dublin.
What is Roger Whelan's occupation?
Roger Whelan is a cricketer.
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Roger Whelan is Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Whelan. https://biography.guide/roger-whelan/
MLA: "Roger Whelan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roger-whelan/.
Chicago: "Roger Whelan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roger-whelan/.
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