England vs Ireland Test Match: Ireland Batting First
Stuart Broad, England’s veteran pacer, has wreaked havoc on Ireland’s top order, snagging three wickets, including that of Irish captain Andrew Balbirnie. Earlier, Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first in the 4-day Test at Lord’s. Jonny Bairstow is making his return to international cricket for the first time since September, after a golfing mishap. However, England will be without James Anderson and Ollie Robinson for the clash. As for Ireland, Fionn Hand is making his debut, while Joshua Little has been rested.
England and Ireland’s Playing XI’s
Ireland’s Playing XI includes James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (capt), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume.
England’s Playing XI consists of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (w).
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Conclusion
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