Jul 8, 2020
Ben Stokes ready for ‘massive’ return of international cricket
Stokes is well aware that he will have an extra “responsibility” when he leads England out in the first Test against the West Indies at Southampton.
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Jul 8, 2020
Twitter rejoices return of international cricket
England captain Ben Stokes decided to bat in the first Test against the West Indies and Twitter can’t contain its excitement.
Jul 8, 2020
BLM movement forces English cricket to face ‘uncomfortable truths’
The England Cricket Board has said that the Black Lives Matter movement had forced them to face “uncomfortable truths” as they announced measures to b...
Jul 8, 2020
Jason Holder will save his advice for Ben Stokes
Jason Holder has no intention of passing on any trade secrets to Ben Stokes, even for one game, until the series is completed.
Jul 7, 2020
All-rounders Stokes and Holder to lead from the front
Both average in the 30s with the bat, with Holder’s bowling mark of 26.37 slightly more economical than Stokes’ 32.68.
Jul 7, 2020
Batting holds key to England-Windies series
The pitch at Lancashire’s headquarters traditionally has more bounce than the one at Southampton — a consideration that is even more important given t...
Jul 7, 2020
England confirm Pakistan Test dates
The England Cricket Board has confirmed dates and venues for Pakistan’s three-Test tour on Monday, with the series starting at Old Trafford on August...
Jul 7, 2020
Lara warns West Indies ‘won’t last five days’ in England Tests
“England are not beaten very easily at home and are overwhelming favourites,” said Lara.
Jul 7, 2020
Stokes to follow Root advice and captain England ‘his way’
Joe Root left a message on Ben Stokes’ hanger which said ‘Do it your way’.
Jul 6, 2020
West Indies unleash latest ‘Fab Four’ in England
With West Indies looking to field their latest fast-bowling quartet during this week’s first Test, we look back at some previous West Indies pace atta...
Jul 6, 2020
England vs West Indies: Squads, Probable XI, Forecast and Prediction
Reigning world champions England will battle West Indies in a three-match Test series starting Wednesday.
Jul 6, 2020
Players to watch out for in the England vs West Indies Test Series
We size up both sides and explain why you should keep an eye on these players.
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 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.
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 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 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 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 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...