Andrew White is relishing this week's encounter between Ireland and Zimbabwe as Test cricket comes to Belfast for the first time.
It does not quite trip off the tongue but the little Belfast venue is set to create a big slice of cricket history by hosting the first Test match in Northern Ireland.
But, this being Ireland, the first day was washed out - and the unpredictable weather and financial restraints meant it remained remains the only Test to be played on home soil. "But I know the players themselves, having spoken to them over the last couple of weeks, are very excited, especially the northern contingent.
The win over Afghanistan was built on half centuries from experience duo Andrew Balbirnie and Stirling while paceman Adair took eight wickets. It should be a tight affair - Zimbabwe sit 10th in the Test rankings and just one place above the Irish.Craig Ervine will lead the Chevrons while Sean Williams, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava are also in a squad which includes four uncapped players.
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