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After an abandoned game to start the series, England showcased their dominance in the second ODI as they swept aside Ireland by 48 runs in Nottingham. Will Jacks (94) and Sam Hain (89) ensured the hosts finished over the 300-run mark before Rehan Ahmed (4/54) sealed the victory for England.

India never really looked in trouble in Dublin on Sunday as they took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Ireland. Ruturaj Gaikwad top-scored while Rinku Singh provided the fireworks with the bat before an all-round bowling effort by the visitors sealed matters.

Injuries can often spell the end of a pacer's career with very few in the past managing to remain unscathed from long spells on the sidelines. Jasprit Bumrah seemed set to become the latest addition to that list but the speedster shut up critics with two wickets in his very first over.

Even great players lose their concentration when there is little purpose to play for at the highest level. Joe Root had one such moment at Lord’s when he did not even see the ball after it was hit by Mark Adair before Harry Brook’s excellent full-stretch dive saved him from embarrassment.