England in control as Ireland struggle at Lord's
They may have rode their luck at times but openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have put England in a commanding position at the end of Day One in the one-off Test against Ireland at Lord's.
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Duckett strengthens England's grip after Broad strikes against Ireland
Ben Duckett's dashing unbeaten fifty took England to within sight of a first-innings lead over Ireland on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord's on Thursday.
England's Broad takes three early wickets but Ireland dig in
LONDON : England's Stuart Broad took three early wickets against Ireland on the first morning of what promises to be a seismic summer of test cricket, but opener James McCollum led some spirited Irish resistance at Lord's on Thursday.
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)
Seamer Tongue to make England debut in Ireland test
Worcestershire seamer Josh Tongue is set to make his England debut in this week's one-off test against Ireland at Lord's, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
Kent (278 & 141) lost to Surrey (362 & 58-0) by 10 wickets in County Championship Division 1 at The Oval
Kent head coach Matt Walker cut a frustrated figure after they quickly succumbed to a 10-wicket defeat at Surrey in the LV= County Championship on Saturday.
Kent (278) lead Surrey (88-1) by 190 runs after day one of County Championship Division 1 clash at The Oval
Kent picked up only their third bonus batting point of the season thanks to a spirited last-wicket partnership at champions Surrey on Thursday in LV= Insurance County Championship Division 1.
Kent batsman Zak Crawley named in England 15-strong squad for four-day Test against Ireland at Lord’s
Zak Crawley has been selected in England's 15-strong Test squad for their four-day Test against Ireland.