Jul 9, 2020
Moeen, Bairstow in England training squad for Ireland ODIs
Wicketkeeper-batsman Bairstow and off-spinning all-rounder Moeen were left out of the squad for the first Test against the West Indies, taking place i...
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Jul 8, 2020
Rain delays international cricket’s return in England-West Indies Test
Rain meant there was no play before lunch on Wednesday’s opening day of the first Test between England and the West Indies
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
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.
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
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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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.
Jul 2, 2020
West Indies skipper Holder strikes in final warm-up match
The pace bowling all-rounder struck on the penultimate day of the West Indies’ second and final intra-squad game at Old Trafford.
Jul 2, 2020
West Indies great Everton Weekes dies, aged 95
Former West Indies captain Jeffrey Stollmeyer described Weekes as “a five-foot-six-inch bundle of muscle”.
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
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