England Vs Ireland Test: Stuart Broad Dominates as Ireland Bat First
England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad has taken control of Ireland’s top order, taking three quick wickets including that of the Irish skipper Andrew Balbirnie. Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bowl first in the four-day only Test at Lord’s. Jonny Bairstow makes his return to international cricket after a freak golfing incident in September. England are without the services of James Anderson and Ollie Robinson for this clash. Fionn Hand makes his debut for Ireland while Joshua Little has been rested.
England and Ireland Playing XI
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, Graham Hume.
England Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (w).
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Australia Confirm WTC Final 2023 Squad
Australia have confirmed their squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut.
Conclusion
England and Ireland are ready to face off in the four-day only Test at Lord’s. Stuart Broad has run riot on Ireland’s top order, taking three quick wickets. Australia have confirmed their squad for the WTC Final 2023, with Hazlewood and Warner making the cut. For the latest updates on the England vs Ireland Test, follow InsideSport.IN.