Ben Stokes says naming unchanged England side against West Indies an ‘easy decision’ Nottinghamshire seamer Dillon Pennington’s wait for a Test debut goes on, while Matthew Potts also sits out. The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
England aim to show ruthless streak to add to entertainment against West Indies Clean sweep on the cards heading into final game at Edgbaston Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024
How Joe Root compares as he closes in on Brian Lara on Test run-scorers list West Indies great Lara scored 11,953 runs in 131 Tests, with Root 13 behind on 11,940 in 142 games after his second-innings 122 in the second Test. The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024
Harry Brook plays down speculation over England white-ball captaincy Harry Brook has played down talk of being an England white-ball captain in waiting, insisting he is focusing on Test cricket, leading the Northern Superchargers this summer and not expecting a change of leadership soon. The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2024
West Indies seamer Jeremiah Louis ruled out of third Test against England Louis has been replaced in the squad by Akeem Jordan. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2024
Viv Richards, Carl Hooper demand 'apology' from Brian Lara for 'gross misrepresenations' in his new book The release of Brian Lara's book -- LARA The England Chronicles -- has courted controversy for the West Indies batting legend ever since arriving on the book shelves. The Times of India · Jul 23, 2024
‘So much talent’: Ben Stokes hails England’s matchwinner Shoaib Bashir Ben Stokes showered England spinner Shoaib Bashir with praise after his wickets helped deliver a win over West Indies in the second Test The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024
Ben Stokes hails five-star Shoaib Bashir after England win over West Indies Bashir took five for 41 as England ransacked the West Indies batting lineup. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024
Shoaib Bashir’s haul justifies England’s faith in young bowlers once again The confidence in youth shown under the stewardship of Stokes-McCullum reaped more rewards against West Indies The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024
Shoaib Bashir rips through West Indies as England clinch series by huge margin Chasing an unlikely target of 385, the tourists were demolished for 143 in just 36.1 overs as rookie spinner Bashir claimed five for 41 The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024
England beat West Indies by 241 runs to win second Test on day four – as it happened Shoaib Bashir’s five-for, the first by a spinner at Trent Bridge since 2006, helped England to a series-clinching victory The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024
Shamar Joseph’s act of defiance gives embattled West Indies fighting chance The No 11 surprised his teammates and a passive England, hitting the roof of the Larwood & Voce pub with one six The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024
Brook puts England in control against West Indies despite Da Silva’s stand Harry Brook’s unbeaten 71 put England in the ascendancy on the third day of the second Test against West Indies, who earlier rallied to reach 457 all out The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2024
Harry Brook leads late charge as England recover to take control against West Indies in second Test England toiled before lunch but take a commanding lead into day four Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2024 Ben Duckett and Harry Brook shine as England take initiative against West Indies An enterprising knock of 76 from Duckett set England on their way to a stumps score of 248 for three
The Times of India · Jul 20, 2024 Watch: Shamar Joseph strike breaks roof at Trent Bridge as tiles rain down on spectators NEW DELHI: In a never-seen-before turn of events, a colossal Shamar Joseph six broke the roof of the pub at Trent Bridge on the third day of the second England vs West Indies Test on Saturday.
The Times of India · Jul 20, 2024 West Indies century-maker Kavem Hodge glad to survive 'brutal' Mark Wood battle NEW DELHI: Kavem Hodge expressed satisfaction in achieving his first Test century during a challenging encounter with Mark Wood at Trent Bridge on Friday. During the intense battle, Hodge playfully reminded the England fast bowler that he had "a wife and kids at home".
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024 ‘He seems pretty chipper’: England not worried by Mark Wood injury scare England have diagnosed Mark Wood’s injury scare as fatigue after the fast bowler was forced off on day two against West Indies
Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2024 West Indies defy England as Kavem Hodge hits maiden century on compelling second day A much-improves Windies display as they made 351 for five to trail by just 65 runs
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024 Mark Wood wicketless despite record-breaking speed as West Indies fight back in second Test Wood twice produced the fastest over recorded in English conditions but could not take a wicket.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024 Kavem Hodge century puts brakes on England after Mark Wood’s rapid start Kavem Hodge’s 120 slows England’s progression after Mark Wood bowls an eye-watering 97.1mph delivery on day two
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024 England v West Indies: second cricket Test, day two – as it happened Mark Wood’s pace reached 97mph and Kavem Hodge thumped a superb maiden Test century as West Indies maded 351-5 at Trent Bridge
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024 ‘Lucky’ Ollie Pope grateful for friend Aaron Ramsdale’s presence Ollie Pope was grateful to his friend, the Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, as he hit 121 of England’s 416 all out on the first day of the second Test against West Indies
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024 Ollie Pope century puts hosts ahead, but West Indies’ key mistake has helped England Pope rode his luck as his knock of 121 carried Ben Stokes’ men to 416 all out
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024 England savour Ollie Pope’s century in 416-run feast against West Indies A free-scoring England were dismissed for 416 on day one of the second Test, with Ollie Pope scoring a stylish 121