England vs Ireland Test Match: Stuart Broad Runs Riot on Ireland’s Top Order
England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad has wreaked havoc on Ireland’s top batting line-up, bagging three quick wickets, including that of Irish skipper Andrew Balbirnie. Earlier, Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bowl first against Ireland in the 4-day Test match at Lord’s. Jonny Bairstow returns to international cricket for the first time since September after a freak golfing incident. However, England are without the services of James Anderson and Ollie Robinson for the clash. For Ireland, Fionn Hand makes his debut while Joshua Little has been rested.
Ireland’s Playing XI
Ireland’s batting line-up consists of James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andrew Balbirnie (captain), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wicket-keeper), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand and Graham Hume.
England’s Playing XI
England’s batting line-up includes Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wicket-keeper) and Stuart Broad.
Conclusion
The England vs Ireland Test match is underway at Lord’s, with Stuart Broad having already made his mark on the Irish batting line-up. Fans can follow the LIVE Updates of this Test Match on InsideSport.IN.