Derek Pringle looks at the Lord’s pitch for the inaugural Test against Ireland and fears the worst for the England batsman in the Ashes

PRINGLE’s VIEWPOINT
if you believe all the talk bouncing around, the destination of the Ashes could be down to who copes best on a series of sporty pitches following England’s remarkable 143- run win over Ireland and the Graeme Hick XII’s five-wicket win over the Brad Haddin XII, as Australia warmed up with a match against kith and kin at the Ageas Bowl.
Joe Root, England’s captain, was quick to condemn the pitch at Lord&rsq...