Afghanistan all poised to take on Ireland in 1st ODI

KABUL are all poised to take on Ireland in the first One-Day International (ODI) in Sharjah today (Tuesday), a board official said.

The national squad would play three ODIs against Ireland on December 5, 7 and 10, Afghanistan Cricket Board spokesman Farid Hotak told Pajhwok Afghan News.

Accorded Test status earlier this year, Ireland will play their inaugural Test against Pakistan May and Afghanistan against Zimbabwe at the Sharjah Stadium.

Afghanistan gained a slight edge on Ireland by winning several matches, including the Intercontinental Cup game in February 2017.

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