Ireland’s World Cup adventure may have been brought to a close by Pakistan this morning, but the boys in green leave Australia and New Zealand with their reputations enhanced both at home and abroad
Fans worldwide were drawn to the Irish side led by William Porterfield, whose ongoing battle for ICC recognition made them popular underdogs and everyone’s second favourite team.
At home, meanwhile, the game seeped that little bit further into the public’s consciousness, with an ever increasing horde of well-wishers congratulating them on a campaign that yielded three victories, including two against Test-playing nations West Indies and Zimbabwe.
Without doubt, the best fans in the world – the #BlarneyArmy: https://t.co/6kuClEz2JY http://t.co/NSNmesaLpO #BackingGreen
— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) March 15, 2015
Can't heap enough praise on @Irelandcricket – minority sport in a small country, & we compete with the biggest & best in the World!#Respect
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) March 15, 2015
If the English Cricket Board supports reducing the World Cup to 10 teams, they should be told 'you're right, so Ireland can take your place'
— Mark Steel (@mrmarksteel) March 15, 2015
https://twitter.com/SimonDelaneyEsq/status/577068152460312576
Well @Irelandcricket @gwilson14 you have played some brilliant cricket and should be very proud of your efforts pic.twitter.com/UR3KxSEc0y
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) March 15, 2015
It's been fun at the World Cup. Thanks to all in Australia and New Zealand . Great memories pic.twitter.com/gBERxJyXPV
— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) March 15, 2015
Ireland should be very proud. Beat 2 test playing nations and showed great spirit and heart. Best European cricket team right now #CWC15
— Dr Farhan Shahid (@FarhanShahid) March 15, 2015
Pity we couldn't go 1 step further but very proud of our boys. Not an exaggeration 2 say the most entertaining team in the WC #BackingGreen
— Clare Shillington (@ShillersC) March 15, 2015
Gutted to be out of the World Cup. We played as well as anyone. Love being part of this team and loved every minute of it. #COYBIG
— Stuart Thompson (@SRThompson91) March 15, 2015
A lot of joy gone from @iCWC15 #IrelandOut best wishes to the top eight teams #QuaterFinals
— Phil Simmons (@Coachsim13) March 15, 2015
@ACBofficials thank you @Irelandcricket very well played but hard luck. #SupportPakistan
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 15, 2015
Sky commentators confirming Ireland is on its way out of Cricket World Cup saying "it's time to salute Ireland who have become a top team"
— Gavin Duffy (@GavinDuffy) March 15, 2015
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