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.
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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.
Ireland in Test trouble as England declare on big total
Ben Stokes declared after Ollie Pope registered a first double century for England to raise the possibility of victory being achieved against Ireland inside two days at Lord's.
Ireland endure tough opening day in one-off cricket test with England
Ireland endured a tough opening day to their one-off test with England at Lord’s.
Ireland dig in after England seamer Stuart Broad rips through top order
Stuart Broad got the ball rolling for England on the first day of their eagerly-anticipated Test summer with three wickets before Ireland regrouped to reach 78 for four at Lord’s.
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 star Stokes confident Tests and T20s can co-exist as Ashes fever builds
England captain Ben Stokes insisted he had no fears for the future of Test cricket as he prepares to lead his side in an Ashes series against arch-rivals Australia.
Ashley Young to leave Aston Villa after second spell with club
Ashley Young is to leave Aston Villa at the end of his contract this summer.