England Overpower Ireland in Test Match
Debutant Josh Tongue befuddled the Irish batting order with two swift wickets. Adding to the misery, opener James McCollum, who had played so well in the first innings, was injured and had to leave the field. England posted a record total of 524 runs, declaring their first innings. Ben Duckett scored a century and Ollie Pope a double-hundred, while Joe Root also contributed with a fifty. This gave England a lead of 352 runs.
Stuart Broad Takes Five-Wicket Haul
Stuart Broad achieved a five-wicket haul as Ireland were dismissed for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum, and Curtis Campher all got starts, but none of them managed to convert them into a big score. When England came out to bat, their openers were in fine form, both of them scoring fifties. However, Crawley was dismissed after attempting a rash shot.
Australia Confirm WTC Final 2023 Squad; Josh Hazlewood, David Warner Make the Cut
Australia recently announced their squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut.
Conclusion
England put on a strong performance in the Test match against Ireland, with their batsmen putting up a mammoth total and their bowlers taking a five-wicket haul. Australia have also confirmed their squad for the WTC Final 2023, with Hazlewood and Warner making the cut.