Ireland strolled to victory by an innings and 115 runs against Canada to retain the Intercontinental Cup within two days of the scheduled four-day final at Grace Road today.

Ireland enhanced their reputation as a cricketing country of note when they inflicted a seven-wicket victory over Canada in their World Cup warm-up match at St Augustine’s Sir Frank Worrell ground.

Dave Langford-Smith continued his impressive tour of the West Indies, grabbing four for 41 as Ireland dismissed Canada for 115 off 32.5 overs in their World Cup warm-up match at the Sir Frank Worrell ground in Trinidad.

Former Taliban ambassador to Pakistan has been deported to Afghanistan.