Jul 5, 2020
Sci-fi’ England-Windies opener a new frontier for Test cricket
With the West Indies agreeing to go ahead and tour England despite the global pandemic, the series is set to mark cricket’s return from lockdown.
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1073 articles tagged with "England"
Jul 5, 2020
England selector stands by ‘team man’ Denly for Windies opener
With regular captain Joe Root unavailable for the opening contest of a three-match series against West Indies, Joe Denly was included in England’s 13-...
Jul 4, 2020
Pope confident England can thrive without fans
Pope, who made an unbeaten 55 on Friday, said the fundamentals that come with representing your country had not been altered.
Jul 4, 2020
Just our cup of tea! UK PM Johnson makes rapid virus cricket ban U-turn
Johnson explained the reversal of his position by saying he’d called in “the third umpire”.
Jul 4, 2020
England name squad for first Test against the West Indies
All-rounder Ben Stokes is poised to become the England men’s Test cricket team’s 81st captain.
Jul 4, 2020
England’s Curran tests negative for virus
Sam Curran went into self-isolation in his room at the on-site hotel on Thursday after overnight illness forced him out of England’s intra-squad match...
Jul 3, 2020
England to wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ logo against West Indies
England will join the West Indies in wearing “Black Lives Matter” logos on their shirts during their three-match Test series, but unlike their opponen...
Jul 3, 2020
England-West Indies Test dedicated to Strauss charity
The third Test between England and the West Indies will be dedicated to the Ruth Strauss Foundation, which raises money for families facing the death...
Jul 3, 2020
Bess determined to stay ahead of England spin rivals
Bess marked his return to international cricket in the New Year Test at Cape Town and then took his maiden five-wicket haul in another victory in Port...
Jul 3, 2020
Shannon Gabriel added to West Indies Test squad
Gabriel was initially among the travelling reserves but has now been drafted into the 15-strong frontline squad after proving his fitness following an...
Jul 2, 2020
Stokes and Anderson make ball ‘talk’ in England warm-up
This is England’s lone fixture before next week’s first Test behind closed doors against the West Indies at the same ground.
Jul 1, 2020
Silverwood backs ‘talisman’ Stokes to step up as England captain
Stokes is set to captain England for the first time after it was confirmed that regular skipper Joe Root would miss the series opener at the Ageas Bow...
Jun 30, 2020
England captain Root to miss first West Indies Test
Root will leave the training camp at the Ageas Bowl on Wednesday to be with his wife Carrie, who is expecting the couple’s second child later this wee...
Jun 30, 2020
Stokes ‘proud’ as England captaincy looms into view
The powerful all-rounder said he would accept the “huge honour” if it came his way.
Jun 30, 2020
Six Pakistan players to join England tour after testing negative
Six players have been cleared to join Pakistan’s cricket tour to England after recording two successive negative tests, but the other four of 10 playe...
Jun 29, 2020
West Indies to wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ logo for England Tests
The West Indies cricket team will wear “Black Lives Matter” logos on their shirts during next month’s Test series against England in a show of solidar...
Jun 29, 2020
Broad uses sports psychologist to prepare for Tests without fans
Broad thrives on the tension of Test battles and, while he doesn’t think it will be impossible to shine in the silence of empty stadiums, he opted to...
Jun 29, 2020
Vaughan says UK PM Johnson talking ‘nonsense’ on amateur cricket ban
Social tennis and golf are now allowed in England, but amateur cricketers continue to wait beyond the boundary.
Jun 28, 2020
Younis says Archer ‘a major threat’ in England-Pakistan clashes
Younis said Pakistan should also be cautious of England’s most experienced bowlers — James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
Jun 27, 2020
Five memorable knocks of Kevin Pietersen
Possessing aggression and swagger both on the pitch and off it, Kevin Pietersen was one of England’s greats, and we look back on five of his most memo...
Jun 27, 2020
Pakistan set to arrive for England Test tour despite virus fears
Pakistan will arrive for their tour of England at the weekend even though several potential squad members have tested positive for the ongoing disease...
Jun 25, 2020
UK government under pressure to lift cricket virus ban
International cricket is set to get underway for the first time since lockdown when England face the West Indies in a three-Test series starting at So...
Jun 25, 2020
Graeme Smith: The scourge of England
While the list of records broken by Smith is endless, his contributions against a top side like England is often overlooked.
Jun 23, 2020
West Indies batsmen must start strongly, says Simmons
The tourists are stepping up their preparations for next month’s three-Test series with an informal three-day game between squad members that starts o...