AFGHANISTAN v IRELAND TEST SERIES

By Andy Baber

Magnificent seven: Afghanistan’s bowling hero Rashid Khan
PICTURE: Getty Images

AFGHANISTAN skipper Asghar Afghan hailed his bowling attack after the nation earned their first-ever Test win with a seven-wicket triumph over Ireland.
The Irish were on the back foot from the opening day in Dehradun, India, after being bowled out for 172, with Yamin Ahmadzai (3-41) and Mohammad Nabi (3-36) starring with the ball. Afghanistan secured a 144-run first-innings lead and despite Ireland’s improved secondinnings total of 288, the Afghans p...