Jonny Bairstow's irresistible late hitting gave England a telling advantage as they wrapped up a 2-0 Royal London Series success with an 85-run win over Ireland at Lord's.

Their reaction was one emulating the rest of the world.

England broke the world record for the highest one-day international total after racking up 444 for three against Pakistan at Trent Bridge yesterday.

When Ireland face England in today’s Royal London one-day international at Malahide, the familiar face of a favourite son will be 5,000 miles away in Delhi.

Cricket Ireland will appoint New Zealander John Bracewell as their new head coach in the next few days. He will replace Trinidadian Phil Simmons, who left in March to become head coach of the West Indies.