NEW DELHI: History has a habit of always remembering the ‘firsts’ in any nation. Australian Charles Bannerman will always be remembered as Test cricket’s first centurion, while Lala Amarnath was once the primary guy to succeed in this feat for India. Just like Aminul Islam for Bangladesh or Dave Houghton for Zimbabwe achieved the landmark for the remaining two Test international locations.
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When Ireland become the 11th Test nation to make their debut on, coincidentally, the 11th of May, they discovered the most not going of centurions in Kevin O’Brien, a person who raised hopes of probably the most remarkable victories on debut. The 34-year-old from Dublin has become the ‘Maestro of Malahide’ overnight along with his remarkable 118 in opposition to Pakistan.
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Heading into the overall day, with the burly allrounder Kevin nonetheless within the middle, Ireland would have hoped of turning into the primary staff since Australia in 1877 to win their first-ever Test. “We said early on that we were there to win it. We have great admire for the Pakistan staff, they're truly world-class, however we had the arrogance to imagine that shall we not simplest compete however had a chance to win it. I feel I learn somewhere that it was once the most productive consequence by way of a nation on their Test debut since Australia in 1877. If this is true, we’ll take that,” Kevin advised TOI from Dublin.
The ginger-haired more youthful sibling of Niall O'Brien isn't an unknown entity in India and can always be remembered for his 50-ball century in an upset win over England in Bangalore within the 2011 World Cup.
Asked if this century trumps the World Cup knock, the solution was once an emphatic no. “I’d nonetheless fee Bangalore a better innings, however this one is indisputably up there,” he stated.
With the picture of that brutal innings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in thoughts, it was once laborious to believe Kevin grinding out runs in each innings — 40 & 118. “While many probably associate me with quicker scoring, I have the extraordinary sluggish innings in me! The circumstances in each innings required a knock of endurance and control. The bowling was once high quality and required intense concentration. The 2nd innings was once one of getting my head down and serving to the staff to build a lead. It was once an actual staff effort, with the likes of Stuart Thompson and Tyrone Kane enjoying their phase in serving to us set a target that gave us an outside chance on the ultimate day,” the 34-year-old stated.
Ireland’s next project will be ODIs in opposition to Virat Kohli’s Indian staff next month and Kevin and Co don't have any plans to slow down. Asked how they're planning to build on the good points of Malahide Test, he stated, “By not resting on our laurels. We now have a style of Test cricket and we now need extra. We wish to be nurturing and bringing via recent faces — giving them a chance to compete in opposition to the most productive, while nonetheless having the risk to play alongside probably the most extra experienced avid gamers within the squad. Just seeing how smartly Stuart Thompson played with each bat and ball, he exemplifies the talent we've coming via. I feel below Graham Ford’s (coach) management we’ll build a really competitive Test staff over coming years.”
The Irishman has one be apologetic about regardless that. He wasn’t ready to complete the task as he relaxed too soon after achieving the three-figure mark. “The closer it (the century) got here, the extra it most likely played on thoughts. I used to be very proud and relieved to get to three figures, however aware of the state of the game. It was once probably strolling off the field on the finish of Day Four that I truly had a chance to take it all in,” he stated concerning the feeling of completing the country’s first ton.
Cricket isn't a recreation on most sensible of Ireland’s schedule, with football and rugby always finding priority. However, Kevin’s century and Ireland’s valiant show have suddenly shifted focal point to cricket’s newest entrants. “The response has been implausible really. We knew the make stronger would be there and the Test has won great protection. For a country new to Test cricket, it was once a deal with for lots of. Despite the overall consequence, I feel all of Ireland loved the ebb and glide of the fit,” he stated.
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When Ireland become the 11th Test nation to make their debut on, coincidentally, the 11th of May, they discovered the most not going of centurions in Kevin O’Brien, a person who raised hopes of probably the most remarkable victories on debut. The 34-year-old from Dublin has become the ‘Maestro of Malahide’ overnight along with his remarkable 118 in opposition to Pakistan.
ALSO READ: Ireland get Test debut after long audition
Heading into the overall day, with the burly allrounder Kevin nonetheless within the middle, Ireland would have hoped of turning into the primary staff since Australia in 1877 to win their first-ever Test. “We said early on that we were there to win it. We have great admire for the Pakistan staff, they're truly world-class, however we had the arrogance to imagine that shall we not simplest compete however had a chance to win it. I feel I learn somewhere that it was once the most productive consequence by way of a nation on their Test debut since Australia in 1877. If this is true, we’ll take that,” Kevin advised TOI from Dublin.
The ginger-haired more youthful sibling of Niall O'Brien isn't an unknown entity in India and can always be remembered for his 50-ball century in an upset win over England in Bangalore within the 2011 World Cup.
Asked if this century trumps the World Cup knock, the solution was once an emphatic no. “I’d nonetheless fee Bangalore a better innings, however this one is indisputably up there,” he stated.
With the picture of that brutal innings at Chinnaswamy Stadium in thoughts, it was once laborious to believe Kevin grinding out runs in each innings — 40 & 118. “While many probably associate me with quicker scoring, I have the extraordinary sluggish innings in me! The circumstances in each innings required a knock of endurance and control. The bowling was once high quality and required intense concentration. The 2nd innings was once one of getting my head down and serving to the staff to build a lead. It was once an actual staff effort, with the likes of Stuart Thompson and Tyrone Kane enjoying their phase in serving to us set a target that gave us an outside chance on the ultimate day,” the 34-year-old stated.
Ireland’s next project will be ODIs in opposition to Virat Kohli’s Indian staff next month and Kevin and Co don't have any plans to slow down. Asked how they're planning to build on the good points of Malahide Test, he stated, “By not resting on our laurels. We now have a style of Test cricket and we now need extra. We wish to be nurturing and bringing via recent faces — giving them a chance to compete in opposition to the most productive, while nonetheless having the risk to play alongside probably the most extra experienced avid gamers within the squad. Just seeing how smartly Stuart Thompson played with each bat and ball, he exemplifies the talent we've coming via. I feel below Graham Ford’s (coach) management we’ll build a really competitive Test staff over coming years.”
The Irishman has one be apologetic about regardless that. He wasn’t ready to complete the task as he relaxed too soon after achieving the three-figure mark. “The closer it (the century) got here, the extra it most likely played on thoughts. I used to be very proud and relieved to get to three figures, however aware of the state of the game. It was once probably strolling off the field on the finish of Day Four that I truly had a chance to take it all in,” he stated concerning the feeling of completing the country’s first ton.
Cricket isn't a recreation on most sensible of Ireland’s schedule, with football and rugby always finding priority. However, Kevin’s century and Ireland’s valiant show have suddenly shifted focal point to cricket’s newest entrants. “The response has been implausible really. We knew the make stronger would be there and the Test has won great protection. For a country new to Test cricket, it was once a deal with for lots of. Despite the overall consequence, I feel all of Ireland loved the ebb and glide of the fit,” he stated.
We got a taste of Tests, now want more: Kevin O’Brien
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