England Dominate Ireland in Test Match
Debutant Josh Tongue left the Irish batting line-up in disarray with two quick wickets. Adding to their woes, opener James McCollum, who had a wonderful first innings, was injured and had to leave the field. England posted an impressive total of 524 runs after declaring in their first innings. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope both scored centuries, while Joe Root recorded a half-century, giving England a lead of 352 runs.
Stuart Broad Takes Five-Wicket Haul
Stuart Broad was the star of the show, taking a five-wicket haul as Ireland were bowled out for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher all got starts but were unable to convert them into something substantial. England openers then came out and got off to a great start, both notching up fifties, until Crawley was dismissed after attempting a rash shot.
Australia Announce Squad for World Test Championship Final 2023
The Australian cricket team have recently announced their squad for the World Test Championship Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner both making the cut.
Conclusion
England have made their intentions clear in this Test match, dominating the Irish batting line-up and posting a mammoth total in their first innings. Stuart Broad was in fine form, taking a five-wicket haul, and the English openers got off to a great start after the break. Meanwhile, the Australian cricket team have announced their squad for the World Test Championship Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner both making the cut.