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Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 1 (ANI): After leading Ireland to their maiden Test win, skipper Andrew Balbirnie was ecstatic, saying he was glad to “get the monkey off the back”. Speaking to media persons at the post-match press conference, the Irish skipper said the historic win over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at Abu Dhabi will inspire his side to mark further forward strides in the game’s longest and most challenging format. Riding on Balbirnie’s 58* and Lorcan Tucker’s run-a-ball 27*, Ireland recovered from an initial slump to overhaul the modest victory target of 111. The cricket-mad country…