England vs Ireland Test Match: Broad Runs Riot on Irish Top Order
England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad wreaked havoc on Ireland’s batting order as he claimed three quick wickets, including that of Irish skipper Andrew Balbirnie. Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first in the 4-day only Test at Lord’s. Jonny Bairstow returns to international cricket after a golfing incident in September. However, James Anderson and Ollie Robinson are missing from the clash. For Ireland, Fionn Hand makes his debut while Joshua Little has been rested.
Australia Confirm WTC Final 2023 Squad; Hazlewood and Warner Make Cut
The Australian team recently announced their squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut. The other players in the squad are Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Cameron Green, Matthew Wade, Tim Paine, and Mitchell Swepson.
England and Ireland Playing XI
England’s Playing XI for the match consists of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (w), while Ireland’s Playing XI includes James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (capt), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, and Graham Hume.
Conclusion
The England vs Ireland Test match promises to be an exciting one, with England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad already making a strong impact on the Irish top order. Australia have also confirmed their squad for the World Test Championship Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut. Both teams have announced their Playing XIs for the match, with England fielding a strong lineup and Ireland looking to make the most of their debutant Fionn Hand.