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Ireland qualified for the main table following their victories over Pakistan and Bangladesh in the 2007 World Cup,.
Cosgrove debuted internationally with a One Day International against Bangladesh at Narayanganj Osmani Stadium, Fatullah on 28 April 2006, responding with an aggressive half-century.
After the Bangladesh top order collapsed against the spin of Indian test bowler Rakesh Shukla, Nazim, along with his cousin Jahangir Shah Badshah repaired the damage.
Rumy's effort was overshadowed by the brilliant bowling of Syed Ashraful Haque (7/23) which helped Bangladesh win the match.
The tournament came three months after the World Cup which saw Ireland beat the Test nations Pakistan and Bangladesh, and tie with Zimbabwe, gaining themselves a right to be ranked on the official ICC ODI Championship.