Four hours ago, Ireland’s cricket team celebrated their historic Test win against Afghanistan with a few drinks, according to coach Heinrich Malan. Despite the celebration, the team is now focused on the upcoming one-day international series with Afghanistan, starting on Thursday in Sharjah.
Malan reflected on the team’s first-ever Test win, stating that there was a time and place for celebration but emphasized the importance of shifting their focus to the white-ball series and T20 World Cup. The team was unable to train due to rain on Tuesday but remained ready for the upcoming matches.
The squad for the one-day series remains consistent, with Malan confident in the team’s current make-up. He highlighted the support and congratulations received from around the world following the Test win, emphasizing the significance of the victory for Irish cricket.
Malan’s decision to go with three front-line seamers in the Test match paid off, with the bowlers taking 17 wickets against Afghanistan. Looking ahead to the one-day series, George Dockrell is expected to make an impact after impressing in previous white-ball series.
Overall, Ireland’s cricket team is gearing up for a busy schedule of one-day matches and T20 contests following their historic Test win. The team remains focused and ready to continue their success on the field.
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