England and Ireland Face Off in 4-Day Test Match
The two sides are set to go head-to-head in a 4-day Test match at Lord’s, with England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad leading the charge. He has already taken three wickets, including that of Irish captain Andrew Balbirnie. Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to bowl first.
England and Ireland’s Lineups
England’s lineup features the return of Jonny Bairstow to international cricket for the first time since September, but they are without James Anderson and Ollie Robinson. Meanwhile, Ireland have handed a debut to Fionn Hand, while Joshua Little has been rested.
England’s Lineup
England’s lineup consists of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), and Stuart Broad.
Ireland’s Lineup
Ireland’s lineup includes 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 two sides are set to face off in an exciting 4-day Test match at Lord’s, with England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad already making an impact. With both teams featuring a variety of experienced and new players, the match promises to be an interesting one. Follow InsideSport.IN for live updates of the England vs Ireland Test match.