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Ireland Cricket: From Brave Minnow to Test Nation

Ireland shocked Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup, then shocked England in 2011. Their journey from part-time cricketers to Full ICC Member with Test status is one of cricket's best stories.

Written by GeoCric EditorialUpdated Jul 29, 2026

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