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England beat Ireland by 10 wickets in only Test at Lord's after Mark Adair and Andy McBrine rearguard action

England completed a routine 10-wicket victory over Ireland in the Lord's Test on Saturday afternoon, but not before the visitors showed the spirit which had been lacking in the first two days of the match. After a disastrous first innings in which they were rolled for just 172, Ireland had a point to prove in their second dig. Even if the match was out of reach following Ollie Pope's sensational run-a-ball double century, the visitors were playing for more than pride.

England name unchanged squad for first two Ashes tests

England have named an unchanged squad for the first two tests of the five-match Ashes series against Australia, with seamer Josh Tongue retaining his place after an impressive debut against Ireland this week.

England move closer to big win over Ireland in cricket test

England are on the verge of a first victory of the summer after record-breaking innings by Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett almost saw Ireland defeated inside two days at Lord’s.

England run riot before Ireland suffer Tongue lashing

Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett compiled record-breaking centuries before debutant Josh Tongue took his first wickets in Test cricket as England continued to dominate their Ashes warm-up against Ireland on Friday's second day at Lord's.

England Team Bus Held Up By 'Just Stop Oil' Protesters Ahead Of Lord's Test vs Ireland

England team bus was held up by protesters while on its way to the Lord's for the opening day of the one-off Test against Ireland, wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow shared on social media on Thursday. The protesters under the aegis of 'Just Stop Oil' demanded that the British government should "halt all licences and consents for new oil, gas and coal projects". Sharing this in his Instagram story, Bairstow wrote: "If we're a bit late it's not our fault", even as several 'Just Stop Oil' protesters and security personnel can be seen surrounding the bus in the middle of the road.

England cricket team bus blocked by Just Stop Oil protesters ahead of Ireland test

England's team bus was held up by Just Stop Oil protesters when it was headed to Lord's ahead of the first day of their one-off test against Ireland on Thursday, England batter Jonny Bairstow said.

England team bus blocked by Just Stop Oil protesters ahead of Ireland test

England's team bus was held up by 'Just Stop Oil' protesters when it was headed to Lord's ahead of the first day of their one-off test against Ireland on Thursday, England batter Jonny Bairstow said.

England vs Ireland, One-Off Test Day 1 Live Score: England Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Ireland

ENG vs IRE, One-Off Test Day 1 Live Updates: England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl against Ireland in a four-day one-off Test on Thursday. England have selected just three frontline quicks, including debutant Josh Tongue, while the likes of James Anderson and Ollie Robinson are rested prior to the Edgbaston opener with Australia. Stokes was one of the standout performers the last time the Ashes were staged in England four years ago, his superb unbeaten century guiding the hosts to an incredible one-wicket win at Headingley during a series that ended 2-2. (Live Scorecard)

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England beat Ireland by 10 wickets in only Test at Lord's after Mark Adair and Andy McBrine rearguard action

England name unchanged squad for first two Ashes tests

England move closer to big win over Ireland in cricket test

England run riot before Ireland suffer Tongue lashing

England Team Bus Held Up By 'Just Stop Oil' Protesters Ahead Of Lord's Test vs Ireland

England cricket team bus blocked by Just Stop Oil protesters ahead of Ireland test

England team bus blocked by Just Stop Oil protesters ahead of Ireland test

England vs Ireland, One-Off Test Day 1 Live Score: England Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Ireland