Cusack played in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 , in which Ireland progressed to the super eights . In Ireland 's match against Sri Lanka , Cusack almost helped his team to victory by taking 4/18 to restrict Sri Lanka to 144/9 . His bowling figures were the best for Ireland in Twenty20 Internationals ( T20I ) . Playing in all five of Ireland 's matches , Cusack took 8 wickets at an average of 19.12 in the tournament ; he was the equal 12th leading wicket-taker in the tournament , and Ireland 's joint leading wicket-taker , in both cases tied with off-spinner Kyle McCallan . With 14 wickets at an average of 13.00 , Cusack is Ireland 's leading wicket-taker in T20Is . Cusack was one of seven Ireland players to be nominated for the 2009 Associate and Affiliate Player of the Year ( there were fourteen nominees in all )
2009 Associate and Affiliate Player of the Year
ICC Awards
Alex Cusack