England vs Ireland Test Match: Broad Dismantles Ireland’s Top Order
England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad caused havoc on the Irish top order, taking three wickets, including the captain Andrew Balbirnie. Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to bowl first in the 4-day Test match at Lord’s. Jonny Bairstow returns to international cricket after a golfing accident in September, but England are without James Anderson and Ollie Robinson for the clash. For Ireland, Fionn Hand makes his debut while Joshua Little is rested.
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England and Ireland Playing XI
The England playing XI consists of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), and the Ireland playing XI is made up of James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (captain), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume.
Conclusion
England and Ireland are all set to face off in a 4-day Test match at Lord’s. England will be boosted by the return of Jonny Bairstow, while Ireland have Fionn Hand making his debut. Both teams have announced their playing XIs, and now all that remains is for the match to get underway. Follow InsideSport.IN for live updates on the England vs Ireland Test match.