- 1,612
- 9
- 38
England's own Test debutant, Worcestershire fast bowler Josh Tongue (0-40), went wicketless earlier in the day but impressed over his 13 overs, repeatedly registering speeds in excess of 90mph or close to.
This one-off Test match is scheduled over four days, as England ramp up their preparations for The Ashes which begins on June 16, but that already looks in danger of an early finish, with England trailing by just 20 runs and sure to kick on at a similarly scorching rate on Friday, with Harry Brook, Ben Stokes and the returning Jonny Bairstow still to bat, not to mention Joe Root.
A gloomy, overcast morning at Lord's was brightened, first by the sight of Tongue receiving his debut Test cap from England's leading Test wicket-taker of all time, James Anderson, rested for this contest.
Peter Moor (10) was the first to fall, pinned lbw playing all round a straight one, before Ireland skipper Andy Balbirnie and Harry Tector were both sent packing in the space of two deliveries.
This one-off Test match is scheduled over four days, as England ramp up their preparations for The Ashes which begins on June 16, but that already looks in danger of an early finish, with England trailing by just 20 runs and sure to kick on at a similarly scorching rate on Friday, with Harry Brook, Ben Stokes and the returning Jonny Bairstow still to bat, not to mention Joe Root.
A gloomy, overcast morning at Lord's was brightened, first by the sight of Tongue receiving his debut Test cap from England's leading Test wicket-taker of all time, James Anderson, rested for this contest.
Broad leads from front in absence of Anderson
His great mate Broad then began to eke away at Anderson's record tally of 685 as he notched wickets 577, 578 and 579 inside the opening seven overs of the morning.Peter Moor (10) was the first to fall, pinned lbw playing all round a straight one, before Ireland skipper Andy Balbirnie and Harry Tector were both sent packing in the space of two deliveries.