Ireland and Afghanistan awarded Test status by ICC

[GIMH]

Just got a notification from sky sports on my phone. Couldn't see another thread on it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/40364481

 

[Spark]

Ireland and Afghanistan given Test status

Test Match Special
@bbctms
Big news.

@Irelandcricket &
@ACBofficials granted Test status.

EDIT:

 

[Viscount Tom]

It'll be interesting to see who their first opponents will be.

 

[DriveClub]

Great at last stats will be irrelevant in cricket now, too many minnows.

 

[harsh.ag]

Yesssssssssss.

The great Irish generation redeemed finally!

 

[Spikey]

man can't wait for australia to never ever play these guys

 

[DriveClub]

2 tier system almost a certainty now

 

[Daemon]

Pfft. Get back to me when Afghanistan gets cw flag status, then I'll be impressed.

 

[vcs]

Good news.

Where do Afghanistan play their home games?

 

[duffer]

I wonder how enthusiastic players are gonna be for a tour to Afghanistan?

Congratulations to both though.

 

[cnerd123]

OMFG.

This is so good

 

[Daemon]

I wonder how enthusiastic players are gonna be for a tour to Afghanistan?

Congratulations to both though.

Home ground will be in India

 

[Spark]

I wonder how enthusiastic players are gonna be for a tour to Afghanistan?

Congratulations to both though.

They'll play their home games in the UAE you'd think

 

[Spark]

Home ground will be in India

oh where did you hear this

 

[Daemon]

oh where did you hear this

I'm assuming, since it's been the case in the recent past. UAE is a likely possibility of course.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

Greaaaaaaaaaaat news!!!! Wait is finally over. Congratulations to both the nations. Amazing.

 

[vcs]

I'm assuming, since it's been the case in the recent past. UAE is a likely possibility of course.

Hope it's India, more opportunities to watch matches for me.

 

[cnerd123]

I hope the whole world tunes into watching Afghanistan and Ireland play test cricket. Let's show the ICC that there is genuine interest in cricket played outside of the Big 3 and SA. Maybe then we can get more test playing nations around the world

 

[Magrat Garlick]

I'm assuming, since it's been the case in the recent past. UAE is a likely possibility of course.

Soon a Noida home for Afghan cricketers - The Hindu

 

[OverratedSanity]

I think an Ind-Afg test may be pretty likely to be their inaugural test ,considering how supportive BCCI have been toward them. I'll definitely try and find a way to attend.