Ireland have finally become a Test cricket nation after years of campaigning.
They've been awarded full-member status by the International Cricket Council - as have Afghanistan.
BREAKING: @ACBofficials and @Irelandcricket confirmed as Full Members after a unanimous vote at ICC Full Council meeting.
More to follow... pic.twitter.com/HXCw2HwDAW
— ICC (@ICC) June 22, 2017
The decision's been expected for some time - after the ICC set out an application process for second-tier countries earlier this year.
Had to pull the car over. Can't see through the tears. Today the dream has come true. Congrats to everyone involved with @Irelandcricket.
— Kyle McCallan (@KMcOffie) June 22, 2017
Hard to control my emotions Congrats to @Irelandcricket and @ACBofficials the new #ICCFullMembers and well done to @ICC #GlobalGame
— Phil Simmons (@Coachsim13) June 22, 2017
#SpiritOfCricket 🇦🇫🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/eIzkui8WCH
— ICC (@ICC) June 22, 2017
Massive news confirmed from @ICC! @Irelandcricket elevated to Full Member Status #IrelandFullMember
— Cricket Ireland (@Irelandcricket) June 22, 2017
