For Ireland, opportunities are still a luxury; for Bangladesh, milestones are a testament to endurance and experience.

Paul Stirling and Cade Carmichael made full use of the dropped chances.

Captain Andy Balbirnie and Lorcan Tucker scored half-centuries as Ireland posted 298 in their second innings to take control of a one-off Test against Zimbabwe on Saturday.

Three squads were announced on Thursday naming Irish stars like Paul Sterling, Harry Tector, Josh Little, Andy Balbirnie, and Curtis Campher.