England v Ireland 2023

How Andy McBrine denied himself a chance at a Test century to protect injured teammate

McBrine was batting on 86

England v Ireland 2023

Watch: Ollie Pope nails picture-perfect on-drive to bring up maiden Test 150 in style

Sumptuous

England v Ireland 2023

Watch: Josh Tongue nips one back first ball, strikes Ireland opener plumb in front for maiden Test wicket

A big moment for the debutant

England v Ireland 2023

Ollie Pope breaks record with double-century on day of rapid, run-soaked England plunder

England put the sword to Ireland on day two at Lord's

England v Ireland 2023

Ben Stokes on whether a young Alastair Cook would make the current England team

Cook is England's all-time leading Test run-scorer

England v Ireland 2023

Despite the empty wickets column, Josh Tongue has passed his Ashes audition

Tongue ended his first day as a Test cricketer wicketless

England v Ireland 2023

Watch: 'Don't you love it when a plan comes together' – Stuart Broad dismisses Harry Tector second ball with leg-slip ploy

A third wicket for Broad

England v Ireland 2023

Explained: The thinking behind Ben Stokes' bowl-first policy in home Tests

England have bowled first in every home Test bar once since becoming the full-time captain

England v Ireland 2023

Just Stop Oil protestors delay England team on journey to Lord’s for Ireland Test

The delay was only a short one

England v Ireland 2023

ENG vs IRE, only Test – where to watch in USA & Canada: TV channels, live streaming | England v Ireland 2023

The Test starts July 1