Ireland coach Heinrich Malan revealed that his team celebrated their historic Test win against Afghanistan with a few drinks, but are now fully focused on the upcoming one-day series. The two sides will face off in the opening one-day contest in Sharjah on Thursday.
Malan emphasized that while it was important to celebrate the Test victory, the team is now preparing for the white-ball series and the upcoming T20 World Cup. Despite rain disrupting their training session on Tuesday, the team is eager and ready to perform in the upcoming matches.
Reflecting on the Test win, Malan highlighted the overwhelming support and congratulations they received from around the world. The victory was a long time coming and a significant moment for Irish cricket.
Malan’s decision to select three front-line seamers in the Test match proved to be a masterstroke as they played a key role in Ireland’s victory. The team will see minimal changes in the one-day squad, with George Dockrell likely to come into the starting 11 after impressing in recent white-ball series wins.
Ireland’s upcoming one-day and T20 matches against Afghanistan will provide a new challenge for the team as they aim to continue their winning momentum. The historic Test win has set a positive tone for the team as they look forward to more success in the shorter formats of the game.