Which nation was granted Full Member ICC status most recently (before 2024)?

Answer Explanation

Afghanistan and Ireland were both granted Full Member (Test-playing) status by the ICC in June 2017, the same year. Both nations played their inaugural Test matches in 2018.

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1. Which was the most recently added Test-playing nation before Ireland and Afghanistan joined in 2017, having gained Test status in 2000?Answer: Bangladesh
2. Which country became the twelfth Test-playing nation when they were granted Test status in 2017, alongside Ireland?Answer: Afghanistan
3. Ireland were granted Test status in 2017 alongside Afghanistan, and played their first Test in May 2018 against which country?Answer: Pakistan
4. How many full member nations (with Test status) does the ICC recognise, following Ireland and Afghanistan's admission in 2017?Answer: 12
5. Under ICC playing conditions, what is the role of the match referee, a position distinct from the on-field umpires?Answer: To oversee the conduct of the match, enforce the ICC Code of Conduct, and impose sanctions for breaches

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