Irish Examiner view: Big day for Little

IPL star

Ireland's Josh Little. His move to the IPL opens the door to international superstardom.

Ask many Irish people which is the most popular, or most-watched sport in the world and nearly everyone will get the correct answer, just as they will when challenged to name the first person to walk on the moon.

But when pushed to name soccer’s nearest rival, the answers become hazier ... golf, tennis, basketball. But the answer, overwhelmingly, is cricket.