Cricketers step into the unknown against Afghanistan in Super Eight qualifier

IRELAND take a step into the unknown today with a first match against Afghanistan as the Super Eight phase of the 2011 World Cup qualifiers commences in Gauteng.

Cricketers step into the unknown against Afghanistan in Super Eight qualifier

A year ago it would have seemed impossible that cricketers from the war-torn country could ever be so close to a place on the big stage.

Hut after victories in World League divisions five, four and three that dream has been realised.

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