England vs Ireland: Change in the air as Jos Buttler's Dad's Army prepare for battle
No sooner has a dose of World Cup clarity been delivered than England offer up a glimpse into the unknown that lies beyond. Others will be phased out more gradually, and the team that goes to South Africa for the subsequent World Cup four years from now will look markedly different. Fourteen of the World Cup group are resting before flying to India next week, the exception being Joe Root, who will play on his home ground tomorrow at his own request, having felt short of form against New Zealand this month.