England vs Ireland Test Match: Stuart Broad Runs Riot on Irish Top Order
England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad has wreaked havoc on Ireland’s top order, snagging three quick wickets including that of Irish skipper Andrew Balbirnie. Earlier, Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first in the 4-day only Test at Lord’s. Jonny Bairstow returns 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 makes his debut while Joshua Little has been rested.
Australia Confirm WTC Final 2023 Squad, Josh Hazlewood and David Warner Make the Cut
The Australian selectors have announced the squad for the World Test Championship Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut. The squad also includes the likes of Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Mitchell Starc. The final is scheduled to take place in June 2023.
England and Ireland Playing XI
James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (capt), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, and Graham Hume make up the Irish Playing XI.
England’s Playing XI consists of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (w).
Conclusion
England and Ireland are set to face off in a 4-day only Test at Lord’s, with England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad wreaking havoc on Ireland’s top order. Meanwhile, Australia have announced their squad for the World Test Championship Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut. Follow all the LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.