Ireland tour of England | 2017 Ireland tour of England

England batsman Jonny Bairstow talks about his efforts to make a case for being in the first choice XI for the Champions Trophy after his unbeaten 72 runs off 44 balls against Ireland

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Should Ireland be playing Test cricket?

ESPNcricinfo takes to the streets outside Lord's to gauge cricket fans' thoughts on Ireland as a possible Test playing nation.

Murtagh and Stirling at home

Plays of the day from the second one-day international between England and Ireland at Lord's

Bairstow channels frustrations by eyeing Champions Trophy spot

Jonny Bairstow has admitted he was extremely disappointed to have been overlooked for the wicketkeeping duties for England's ODI series

Bairstow barrage sets up England victory

Jonny Bairstow served further notice of his determination to force his way into the starting XI for the Champions Trophy as England saw off Ireland's brave challenge at Lord's

Five famous first outings at Lord's

From "The Demon" Spofforth to Lord Beginner's two pals and the teenage Ben Hollioake, we offer some inspiration for Ireland

Wood keeps his England dream alive

Mark Wood enjoyed a successful return for England in the first ODI against Ireland but he admitted his uncertainty after coming back from a third ankle operation

Expectation and trepidation as Ireland head to Lord's

Ireland head to Lord's looking to atone for a heavy beating in their first ODI on English soil

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'We can't play like that at this level' - Porterfield

Ireland captain William Porterfield criticises his team for taking a thumping at the hands of England

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'We'd have preferred to have bowled more' - Morgan

England ODI captain Eoin Morgan was happy with England's dominant win over Ireland, but disappointed to have not given more overs to the bowlers.

Ireland tour of England 2017 Top Wicket Takers

Adil Rashid

ENG, Lb

Innings: 2Average: 15.83

Joe Root

ENG, Ob, Lb

Innings: 2Average: 12.20

Peter Chase

IRE, Rmf

Innings: 2Average: 22.60

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Ireland tour of England 2017 Top Run Scorers

Joe Root

ENG, Rhb

122

Innings: 2Average: 122.00

William Porterfield

IRE, Lhb

Innings: 2Average: 47.50

Alex Hales

ENG, Rhb

Innings: 2Average: 43.50

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