England v Ireland: Test match, day three – live

“Good morning your Tanyaship!” I like your style Tone White, please contact my children.”My son, the only family member who followsCricket, which he does with the aid of a television set, tells me how curious and charming it is to hear comments and assessments given with an Irish accent.

”Interested to hear your/everyone’s thoughts on whether this warm up game for a big Ashes series is the right one…yes, plenty of chance to check out new personnel, but not sure if it’s a true reflection of their skills.

Emma John’s lovely piece just got a shout out by Athers during a mini Cricket Writers on TV section in front of the Lord’s pavilion.

Great to see new faces Sonia Twigg of the Independent and Nathan Johns of the Irish Times alongside Mike Atherton and Mark Butcher.

MadferBaz/Bez Photograph: Hayley Madden/Redferns Bad news for James McCollum, injured last night, who is now wearing an orthopaedic boot and, according to a statement from Cricket Ireland, unlikely to bat.

Lots for us to enjoy though, from Ollie Pope reaching his double century with a six to Stuart Broad’s five-fer and three wickets for debutant Josh Tongue as the shadows stretched last night.