Josh Tongue claims five-wicket haul on debut as England seal victory
Ireland show improved batting performance led by Adair, McBrine and Tector
01/06Result
Only Test, Ireland tour of England at London, Jun 1-3 2023
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
172 & 362 -
![England]( "England")
524/4d & 12/0 (0.4 ov)
Player of the Match
01/06Result
Only Test, Ireland tour of England at London, Jun 1-3 2023
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![Ireland]( "Ireland")
172 & 362 -
![England]( "England")
524/4d & 12/0 (0.4 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 3
Andy Balbirnie proud of Ireland 'character' but already looking to World Cup challenge
Ireland captain reveals James McCollum wanted to bat in protective boot to aid Andy McBrine century effort
Stokes 'definitely on course' to bowl in first Ashes Test
England captain did not bowl a ball in victory over Ireland and was in clear discomfort after taking a catch
Josh Tongue makes quick impression on Ben Stokes after giving Ireland the hurry-up on debut
"For him to show he's more than one type of bowler does us the world of good," says England captain
Day 2
Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett conspire to crush Ireland
England batters re-write Lord's record books to set up third-day victory push
Josh Tongue produces stats that matter on prime numbers day
England's newest seamer showcases something old and honed and something new and developing
Lord's splendour can't hide the great Test divide
Ireland's plight in such gilded surroundings is a sign of the sport's inequality
Stats - Bazball renewal and Pope's Botham-beating double at Lord's
Duckett and Pope bulldozed records stretching through the past century during their 252-run stand
Day 1
England drive home a point on back of Stuart Broad five-for
Duckett, Crawley reach fifties as England close in on Ireland's modest first-innings total
Zak Crawley keeps riding the purity of Bazball's high notes
Perhaps the true miracle of Crawley is that he's willing to keep driving into the abyss
Is Stuart Broad brewing something spectacular ahead of the Ashes?
A low-key five-for against Ireland helped Broad remind England of his enduring quality
Others
How many Tests in England have not featured the England team?
And how many times has a bowler gone wicketless in the first innings and taken a five-for in the second innings of his debut Test?
Ben Stokes reaps rewards of IPL gymwork after playing the 'John Terry role' at CSK
England captain looks to be leaner despite limited playing time in India this winter
Balbirnie: Franchise raids on Ireland players will be 'knock-on effect of good cricket'
Ireland captain acknowledges that Josh Little is doing his bit for his country by playing IPL
'We know England are going to come at us. They're changing the way Test cricket is played'
Andy Balbirnie will captain Ireland at Lord's this week and opens up on the challenges of his role
Stokes confident he can be England's Ashes allrounder after 'working nuts off' at IPL
Captain explains debutant Josh Tongue's 'X-factor' gave him selection edge over Chris Woakes
One year of Bazball: Have England changed the Test game?
Unprecedented scoring rates have been the calling card of the Stokes-McCullum regime
Tongue set for Lord's debut as England leave Woakes out
Worcestershire fast bowler says first Test cap will be "a dream come true"
Ireland's call goes unanswered as Lord's prepares to underwhelm
Under-strength, under-prepared tourists arrive in London with dice grossly loaded against them
England and Ireland's Lord's appetiser lingers in shadow of future feasts
Test's significance pales in comparison to upcoming Ashes and World Cup Qualifiers
