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.
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"World Test Championship Decider Against India Is Our Grand Final": Nathan Lyon
Off-spinner Nathan Lyon doesn't believe Australia's preparations for the World Test Championship final will be affected by the talk around the Ashes, terming the upcoming contest against India as "grand final". India and Australia will square off in the WTC final at The Oval from June 7. The five-Test Ashes against England beginning June 16 has dominated the headlines over the past few months as Australia seek to win the marque series away from home for the first time in 22 years.
England vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 2 Live Score: Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope Solid As England Eye Lead vs Ireland
ENG vs IRE, One-Off Test, Day 2 Live Updates: England will resume Day 2 on 152-1 in reply to Ireland's 172 all out at stumps in the ongoing four-day one-off Test at the Lord's. Earlier, England veteran Stuart Broad took his first five-wicket haul in a Test at Lord's for 10 years. Broad reduced Ireland to 19-3, the seamer inflicting ducks on both Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie and Harry Tector. Broad finished with 5-51 from 17 overs and left-arm spinner Jack Leach took 3-35 although debutant fast bowler Josh Tongue went wicketless. (Live Scorecard)
Stuart Broad Takes Five-for, Ben Duckett Slams Half-century As England Dominate Ireland In One-off Test
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 were 152-1 in reply to Ireland's 172 all out, a deficit of 30 runs, at stumps in a Test being played over four days rather than the standard five. Duckett, a left hander in his first Test innings in England, was 60 not out after a sunny afternoon at the 'Home of Cricket'.
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.
French Open 2023: Coco Gauff navigates 'tricky' Julia Grabher test to book place in round three
Coco Gauff is into round three of the French Open after overcoming the unseeded Julia Grabher 6-2 6-3. Despite the scoreline, Gauff didn't have things all her own way in what was at times a scrappy affair, but ultimately, her class shone through. Ad «She's a tricky player», Gauff admitted afterwards.
Gauff passes Grabher test to reach French Open third round
PARIS : American sixth seed Coco Gauff suffered a mid-match wobble but subdued Julia Grabher 6-2 6-3 in a tricky second-round encounter at the French Open on Thursday to continue her charge towards a first Grand Slam crown.
Hamilton sees Spain as a perfect test for Mercedes
Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix should give Mercedes a better picture of the true potential of its upgraded Formula One car, seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday.