England Vs Ireland Test Match: Ireland Batting First After Ben Stokes Wins Toss
England captain Ben Stokes has been successful in the toss and has chosen to bowl first against Ireland in the 4-day only Test at Lord’s. Jonny Bairstow is making a return to international cricket for the first time since September, after a freak golfing incident. However, England are without James Anderson and Ollie Robinson for the clash. For Ireland, Fionn Hand is making his debut, while Joshua Little has been rested.
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England and Ireland Playing XI Announced
The Playing XI for both England and Ireland have been announced. For Ireland, James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (captain), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, and Graham Hume will be taking the field. England’s Playing XI consists of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, and Jack Leach.
Match Details
The match between England and Ireland is a one-off Test match, which will be held on June 1st, 2021. Follow England vs Ireland Test LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN for the latest news and updates.
Conclusion
The upcoming Test match between England and Ireland is sure to be an exciting one, with both sides having announced their respective Playing XI’s. The match will take place on June 1st, 2021, and fans can follow the LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN for the latest news and updates.