Ireland to make Test debut against Pakistan

Ireland to make Test debut against Pakistan
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New entrants Ireland will play their maiden Test against Pakistan on home soil next May, the country\'s cricket bosses said on Thursday. Ireland and Afghanistan became full members of ICC in June, taking the number of Test playing countries from 10 to 12.

Dublin: New entrants Ireland will play their maiden Test against Pakistan on home soil next May, the country's cricket bosses said on Thursday. Ireland and Afghanistan became full members of ICC in June, taking the number of Test playing countries from 10 to 12.

An agreement between the two countries was reached during the ICC meeting in Auckland this week. "We are excited to welcome Pakistan to Ireland for our inaugural Test match next year," said Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom. "It has been our wish to make our Test debut in front of our own fans within 12 months of becoming a Test nation, and against a big team - so I'm delighted."

Pakistan's trip to Ireland will take place before their two-Test tour of England which begins in late May. The exact date and venue for the match are yet to be confirmed.

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