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September 28, 2011
Ireland and Australia will play in an international day of next year, said Ireland cricket. The two sides will face each other on the ground civil Stormont in Belfast June 23, 2012.
"We are delighted to welcome Australia in Belfast in 2012 after his exciting ODI RSA challenge against Ireland in Dublin in 2010," said Warren Deutrom, chief executive of Ireland cricket. "Although chances of finding a space on the agenda of future visits are rare against the best teams in the world, it is clear that Cricket Australia is committed to ensuring that key partners such as Scotland and Ireland have the opportunity to test themselves against the best and help them improve.
"Off the field, visit these groups to give a huge boost to the profile of sport offers a great return on our partners and estimated a wonderful day, our fans."
Ireland lost to Australia in 39 runs in Dublin in 2010 and Phil Simmons, the Ireland coach, said the game was a good opportunity for his players to try to get one back. "We had a great chance to beat them in Dublin last year, but pass game," said Simmons. "I know how much the defeat hurts the players, so it's nice to have another chance to play. As a coach and a player, these are the kind of furniture you prosper with the support of the crowd in Belfast, we have a real chance to succeed another famous victory. "
A spokesman for Cricket Australia also welcomed the chance to play in Ireland, Ireland again. "We had an excellent visit last year and eventually won a very competitive match. Home we had was first class and we look forward to bring high quality cricket for Northern Ireland next year. "
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