ENG vs IRE Test Match: Ireland Batting First
England’s veteran fast bowler Stuart Broad has made an impact on Ireland’s top order, taking three wickets including that of Irish captain Andrew Balbirnie. Earlier, Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to bowl first in the four-day Test at Lord’s. Jonny Bairstow makes his return to international cricket after a golfing accident in September. However, England are without James Anderson and Ollie Robinson for the match. Fionn Hand will make his debut for Ireland, while Joshua Little has been rested.
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Australia have confirmed their squad for the World Test Championship Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut.
England and Ireland Playing XI
England’s Playing XI includes Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), while Ireland’s Playing XI consists of 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.
Conclusion
The England vs Ireland Test Match is underway, with Ireland batting first. England are without James Anderson and Ollie Robinson for the match, while Australia have confirmed their squad for the World Test Championship Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut. Both teams have named their Playing XI and the match is sure to be an exciting one. Follow InsideSport.IN for live updates on the match.