Stuart Broad took the 20th five-wicket haul of his Test career as England dismissed Ireland for 172 on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord’s on Thursday.
Ireland were in dire straits at 19-3 after losing the loss, with Broad’s early treble strike including ducks for both Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie and Harry Tector
England great Broad finished with 5-51 from 17 overs and left-arm spinner Jack Leach took 3-35 from 14 as skipper Ben Stokes, battling knee trouble, didn’t bowl at all.
