Alison Mitchell revisits two of Ireland’s most memorable days as the nation prepares for its first foray into Test cricket today
Ireland’s quest to play men’s Test cricket is finally being fulfilled in the seaside village of Malahide, with Pakistan their opponents in their first ever match in the game’s longest format.
Their long and winding journey to Test status formally began in 1993 when Cricket Ireland (then the Irish Cricket Union) gained official Associate status under the banner of the ICC. Empire played its part in cricket originally making its way to Ire...