Why can Irish cricketers play for England?

Related questions

1. Why is England's animal a lion?
2. What is the oldest sport in England?
3. Who is the most successful captain in Test cricket?
4. Is calling good or bad for crickets?
5. Did Lions once live in Europe?
6. Can a cricketer play for two countries?
7. Which country has invented the most sports?
8. How many lions are in England?
9. Why are lions associated with England?
10. Is Wayne Rooney the captain of England?

Tags

1. #ireland
2. #associate
3. #country
4. #middlesex
5. #cricket
6. #played
7. #person
8. #satisfies
9. #birth
10. #qualifies
11. #professional
12. #years
13. #since
14. #means
15. #morgan
16. #hence
17. #which
18. #england
19. #nation