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O'Brien's fairytale debut makes ICC rankings history

O'Brien's fairytale debut makes ICC rankings history

Australia's Charles Bannerman, in the very first Test match in 1877, is the only batsman to score more rankings points in his country's debut Test

16-May-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Sarfraz Ahmed hails 'important' win after Pakistan pass fourth-innings test

Sarfraz Ahmed hails 'important' win after Pakistan pass fourth-innings test

Pakistan's captain admitted he had been worried about chasing when considering whether to enforce the follow on against Ireland

15-May-2018•Melinda Farrell at Malahide

Imam-ul-Haq guides Pakistan home after Ireland scare

Imam-ul-Haq guides Pakistan home after Ireland scare

Imam-ul-Haq produced the match-winning contribution for Pakistan as they chased down 160 in the fourth innings and denied Ireland a fairytale win

15-May-2018•The Report by Alan Gardner

'Bangalore century still No.1' says Kevin O'Brien after another slice of Ireland history

'Bangalore century still No.1' says Kevin O'Brien after another slice of Ireland history

Despite the emotion of becoming Ireland's maiden Test centurion, batsman believes his finest hour has already happened

14-May-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Kevin O'Brien's maiden Test hundred allows Ireland to dream

Kevin O'Brien's maiden Test hundred allows Ireland to dream

A magnificent rearguard hundred from Kevin O'Brien gave Ireland a lead of 139 in their maiden Test and the prospect of giving Pakistan an awkward run chase

14-May-2018•The Report by Alan Gardner

'Chronic' knee problem revives worries about Mohammad Amir's workload

'Chronic' knee problem revives worries about Mohammad Amir's workload

Azhar Mahmood, bowling coach, warns that fast bowler's workload must be managed across all three formats of the game

13-May-2018•Melinda Farrell at Malahide

Ed Joyce shows resolves after Ireland follow on

Ed Joyce shows resolves after Ireland follow on

Ireland were made to follow on in Malahide, Mohammad Abbas and Shadab Khan sharing seven wickets, before reaching 64 without loss second time around

13-May-2018•The Report by Alan Gardner

Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan revive Pakistan after Ireland's early joy

Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan revive Pakistan after Ireland's early joy

Half-centuries from Faheem Ashraf and Shadab Khan pushed Ireland back after they reduced Pakistan to 159 for 6 on their first day of Test cricket

12-May-2018•The Report by Alan Gardner

Live Report: Ireland v Pakistan

Live Report: Ireland v Pakistan

The full archive of our rolling report on Ireland's debut Test against Pakistan at Malahide

11-May-2018•Alan Gardner

Ireland's Test bow delayed by persistent rain

Ireland's Test bow delayed by persistent rain

Ireland achieved the dubious distinction of becoming the first team to have the opening day of their maiden Test washed out

11-May-2018•The Report by Alan Gardner

An honour to play this historic Test - Sarfraz

An honour to play this historic Test - Sarfraz

Almost the entire focus has been on Ireland in their debut Test, which will suit Pakistan just fine as they look to start their tour on a winning note

10-May-2018•Tim Wigmore

A lot of people have devoted their lives to make this happen - Porterfield

A lot of people have devoted their lives to make this happen - Porterfield

The Ireland captain chose the eve of their maiden Test match to reflect on the efforts of everyone who had worked towards this moment

10-May-2018•Adam Collins

Ireland's golden generation reach the promised land of a maiden Test match

Ireland's golden generation reach the promised land of a maiden Test match

ESPNcricinfo previews Ireland's historic inaugural Test match against Pakistan at Malahide

10-May-2018•The Preview by Andrew Miller

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