The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Ireland to debut against Pakistan
Ireland will play Pakistan on home soil in May in their first ever Test match.
Ireland and Afghanistan were given Test status in June and Ireland have now secured a deal for Pakistan to be their inaugural opponents.
Ireland captain William Porterfield said: “It’s fantastic news for Irish cricket. It’s going to be a bit special and it’s always great to be a part of history.”