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Peter Chase takes 8 for 60 as Ireland bowl England out for 87 in the first innings at Lords.

"England haven't become a bad team overnight" - Root

"England have become a bad team over the last four years" - Everyone else

England agree to let Ireland play an extra fielder as a backstop in the July Test.

KipperJohn wrote:England agree to let Ireland play an extra fielder as a backstop in the July Test.

Pakistan host a test series at home

Durhamfootman wrote:

KipperJohn wrote:England agree to let Ireland play an extra fielder as a backstop in the July Test.

Upon inspecting the 7-10 day UK weather forecast, the ECB plan to start the County Championship season next week.

Kusal Perera to appear on the celebrity version of the hit TV gameshow, The Chase

Chris Gayle hits a hundred consisting of nothing but 6s.

West Indies still lose.

After Widnes Vikings are deducted 12 points for going into administration, the ECB decide to deduct Durham 12 points ahead of the county season in a 'gesture of solidarity' with the beleagured rugby league side

ECB are so incensed by Chelsea's flagrant disregard for the rules on youth players, that they spontaneously deduct Durham a further 8 points for the county championship to make themselves feel better

bigfluffylemon wrote:Chris Gayle hits a hundred consisting of nothing but 6s.

West Indies still lose.

That almost happened today...

Jos Buttler sounds mildly ticked off.

England see 113 all out as being really good practice towards their ultimate goal of being dismissed for under 100 in a World cup match