England have won the toss and opted to bowl in the four-day Test against Ireland. It is a golden opportunity for Ireland to showcase their caliber against a powerhouse. The Irishmen played their last Test against England in 2019, a game where they were in prime position to throw a spanner in the works of the Englishmen but they got knocked over for 38 in the final innings while chasing a manageable target of 182. The visitors have improved a lot since then and expect them to give it their all this time around.
Ireland are coming off an emphatic 10-wicket victory over Essex in a 3-day Practice match and that would do their confidence a world of good.
Teams:
Ireland (Playing XI): James McCollum, Peter Moor, Andrew Balbirnie(c), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker(w), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume
England (Playing XI): Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes(c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow(w), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, Jack Leach
With his mum, dad, partner and son all watching on…
Jimmy Anderson presents Josh Tongue with his very first England cap ❤️🧢
A special moment for the whole family 👨👩👦
Congratulations, Josh 👏 pic.twitter.com/FTew4m8y1o
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 1, 2023
A special day for Fionn Hand 👏👏#BackingGreen ☘️🏏 #IrishCricket | @ClearTreasury pic.twitter.com/4Xc15RMCBM
— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) June 1, 2023
