Ireland and Afghanistan get ICC full member status

THE ICC awarded Ireland and Afghanistan with full member status, during its recent conference. 

Allowing the two teams to engage in Test matches, the ICC described its decision as ‘fantastic’ and ‘remarkable’. It is only after a unanimous vote at the annual conference in London, that the global body confirmed both countries as full members. Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom expressed his delight and said,

"It's fantastic news for all involved with Irish cricket and I'd like to thank the ICC and the members for the positive outcome. Test cricket is the pinnacle of the sport and it's what we've all been aiming for."

🇦🇫☘ @ACBofficials & @Irelandcricket are now both full members of the ICC! pic.twitter.com/SMjYQR7ldi

— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2017

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi took to Twitter to label the elevation a dream come true.

Finally our hard work pays off and the dream of @ICC Full-Membership comes true. Can't control my sentiments . الحمدلله

— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) June 22, 2017

Previously, Bangladesh were the last country to be granted Test status in 2000.

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