Kevin O’Brien hits Test rankings in 66th spot

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien makes the second-best start in terms of rating points for batsmen from sides playing their first Test.

‘Ireland’s greatest sporting day ever!’

‘The hero of Bangalore is now the master of Malahide,’ cooed the commentator as Kevin O’Brien completed the two runs he needed to reach a century on Test debut.

Afghanistan in World Cup

Afghanistan continued their fairytale rise in world cricket by securing a place in the 2019 World Cup by beating Ireland.