“The historic nature of this Test match will not be lost on anyone, however, the players will not be overawed by the occasion," said Andrew White, Chair of National Selectors

Ireland's inaugural Test against Pakistan has been scheduled for May 11-15 at a venue still to be determined.

New Ireland head coach John Bracewell will seek a meeting with Boyd Rankin in a bid to persuade the England fast bowler to play for Ireland again.

Ireland held off a determined Scotland fightback to secure a three-wicket victory in yesterday’s second one-day international at Malahide.

Ireland are demanding more respect for their astounding achievement in upsetting the odds to reach the last eight of the World Cup.