Ireland's cricketers bemoan lack of recognition

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

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

Despite containing 12 amateur cricketers in their squad, Ireland have confounded expectations by tying with Zimbabwe and beating Pakistan to qualify for the Super Eight stage.

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