Cricket Ireland move a step closer to Test status dream

"It’s a significant milestone on our long-stated journey to become a Test nation."

Cricket Ireland is one step closer to achieving its dream of fielding a Test team after the International Cricket Council awarded the country's domestic competition first-class status.

The decision to elevate the standing of the Inter-Provincial Championship was taken by the ICC chief executives' committee at the governing body's board in Cape Town, following a request by Cricket Ireland.