Jul 2, 2020
Windies coach Simmons won’t be sacked over funeral attendance
Simmons temporarily left the West Indies’ protective bubble to attend the funeral, which took place in Britain.
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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
Windies coach Simmons leaves bubble for funeral, tests negative twice
Phil Simmons is in short-term self-isolation after being allowed to attend the funeral of his father-in-law and has since twice tested negative
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 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...
Jun 19, 2020
I just want to move on, says Shannon Gabriel after Root row
In 2019, Gabriel received a four-match ban after asking Root “do you like boys?” during the third Test in St Lucia, with Root replying: “There’s nothi...
Jun 18, 2020
England name eight uncapped players in training for West Indies Tests
The group will meet at the Ageas Bowl on June 23 and will remain at Hampshire’s headquarters as they prepare for an intra-squad match on July 1-3.
Jun 18, 2020
Kraigg Brathwaite ready to follow Haynes manual
Brathwaite is eager to put the advice from West Indies batting great Desmond Haynes to good use during next month’s Test series in England.
Jun 17, 2020
Bairstow eyes England wicketkeeper role ahead of West Indies Tests
Bairstow believes he can regain his role as England’s Test wicketkeeper as players prepare to go head-to-head for a place in the side to face the West...
Jun 17, 2020
Shai Hope aiming for Test turnaround in England
Shai Hope is aiming to achieve a “turnaround” in his Test career now that he is back in England, the scene of his greatest triumph in the five-day for...
Jun 16, 2020
West Indies quicks excite Estwick ahead of England Tests
West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick said they were ‘beginning to get blessed with fast bowlers again’ but urged against premature comparisons wi...
Jun 12, 2020
England’s Anderson calls for action to tackle racism in cricket
The 37-year-old pointed to the abuse that team-mate Jofra Archer received from a spectator while on England duty last November.
Jun 11, 2020
Holder urges West Indies to ‘grasp’ England chance
West Indies arrived in Manchester on Tuesday ahead of their three-match series in July and Holder was in a buoyant mood during a conference call.
Jun 11, 2020
West Indies to debate taking the knee, says captain Holder
Holder has said his side will consider whether to take the knee during next month’s Test series against England in support of the Black Lives Matter c...
Jun 11, 2020
Anderson grateful for West Indies’ ‘scary’ decision to tour England
Anderson has thanked the West Indies team for taking the “scary decision” to tour England, with Britain suffering the worst death toll in Europe.
Jun 9, 2020
Windies’ arrival in England a boost for cricket
The three-match contest was originally meant to be played in June but will now start on July 8 instead because of the pandemic.
Jun 6, 2020
Assessing the top bowling pairs of Test Cricket
Just like iconic batting partnerships, there have been many bowlers who work in tandem with each other to help their side achieve victory.
Jun 5, 2020
Surrey hail India ‘rollover’ as pandemic deprives them of Windies Test
Choosing between a full refund or moving their tickets to next year’s match, only 15 percent opted to get their money back.
Jun 3, 2020
Cricket community in solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter
The global cricket community has taken to social media to express solidarity with the rising movement against racism in the USA as well as across the...
Jun 3, 2020
Three West Indies cricketers turn down England tour
Darren Bravo is among three West Indies cricketers to turn down a place in the squad for next month’s three-Test tour of England.
Jun 2, 2020
England confirm West Indies series for July
The series had been due to take place in June but was delayed because of the global pandemic.
May 31, 2020
West Indies approve England Test tour, but players to take 50% pay cut
West Indies were due to play three Tests in England in June but the threat of the global pandemic has pushed the visit back to July.
May 31, 2020
Future of cricket amidst the global pandemic
With drastic changes on all fronts to ensure the safeguarding of the players’ health, we opine on what will make cricket different after the pandemic.
May 30, 2020
West Indies approve ‘bio-secure’ Test tour of England
The Windies were due to play three Tests in England in June but the global pandemic pushed the visit back to July at the earliest.