London — Coach Trevor Bayliss admitted on Sunday he had a “stern chat” with England’s players after they rallied to avoid an embarrassing Test defeat to Ireland.

England were bundled out for 85 in the first session of their inaugural Test against Ireland at Lord’s but eventually won by 143 runs after dismissing the visitors for just 38 in their second innings...

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