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ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
3RD TEST, OLD TRAFFORD
England's spring-heeled superstar
On the day Stuart Broad took his 500th Test wicket, he evoked memories of the great Curtly Ambrose
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Stats - Topping the finest, triggering collapses, getting better with age
Only the fourth quick to pick up 500 Test wickets, Broad doesn't look ready to stop just yet
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
3RD TEST, OLD TRAFFORD
Holder to ECB: Show gratitude with reciprocal tour
Fatigued team fly home with gratitude, but CWI desperately needs income, says captain
Marks out of 10 - Chase, Gabriel, Blackwood earn rewards
Trio toil hard on difficult tour to top Windies' report card
Gollapudi: Windies' batsmen owe their fast bowlers an apology
Can Hope and co. look Gabriel and Roach in the eye after their efforts in this series?
CROWD SCENES
EFFECTS OF COVID-19
Cricket comes home as spectators make cautious return to Kia Oval
Fans watch friendly between Surrey and Middlesex as trial event for spectator return
A triumphant post-Covid return (just don't touch the ball)!
A visitor to The Oval was among 1000 people helping trial the return of crowds
ROACH RAISES 200
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
Series win still on Roach's mind amid emotions of 200
Says going wicketless in the first Test made him "wonder what's going on"
Stats - Roach joins Windies 200-club after 26-year gap
His percentage of top-three wickets highest among West Indians with 150 scalps
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
3RD TEST, OLD TRAFFORD
Gollapudi: Tentative West Indies walk into seam-and-swing trap
With little threat of being scored off, England's quicks were able to chip away
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
3RD TEST, OLD TRAFFORD
Dobell: Pope rings a Bell - but he could yet be better
In making hard runs under pressure, Ollie Pope showed how rapidly he's developing
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
3RD TEST, OLD TRAFFORD
Gollapudi: Roach smarts cut Sibley, Stokes down to size
Pace bowler wins both his contests with England's second-Test centurions
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
WISDEN TROPHY RENAMED
England, West Indies to compete for new Richards-Botham Trophy
Wisden's 57-year association with rivalry to end after third Test
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ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
3RD TEST, OLD TRAFFORD
Holder offers 'full support' to under-fire Hope
West Indies captain says Shai Hope is "not far off converting the starts into something special"
Root backs Archer to put isolation troubles behind him for Test recall
Captain backs fast bowler to be mentally ready for Test after 'disgusting' social media abuse
Ganga: WI under pressure going into the decider
We look at five things to watch out for from the third and final England-West Indies Test in Manchester
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JOFRA ARCHER
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
'Lay low and focus on who you can trust' - Estwick's advice to Archer
James Anderson sympathises with team-mate's plight after racism on social media
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
3RD TEST, OLD TRAFFORD
West Indies seam attack could remain unchanged
Assistant coach Roddy Estwick backs Gabriel, Joseph for deciding third Test against England
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
3RD TEST, OLD TRAFFORD
Switch Hit - All about the Benjamin
George Dobell and Mark Butcher try to sum up Ben Stokes' greatness ahead of the series decider
Anderson on Stokes: 'The best allrounder I've played with'
Veteran seamer targets 2021-22 Ashes as he says team-mate is becoming England's greatest
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
2ND TEST, OLD TRAFFORD
England surge to 113-run victory as Stokes stars again
England square the series thanks to final-day team effort
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
2ND TEST, OLD TRAFFORD
Dobell: Stokes is England's man for all sessions
Versatility comes to the fore to meet England's every need
Bess 'learning on the job' with small but vital role
Spinner's impact enhanced by 'perfect' footholes from left-armer Curran
JOFRA ARCHER
BIOSECURITY BREACH
Archer cleared to rejoin England squad after negative Covid test
Fast bowler ends five days of isolation in wake of breach of team protocol
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
2ND TEST, OLD TRAFFORD
Diligent Sibley begins to repair England's burst bubble
Opener takes the slow but steady route on another dour day for batting in Manchester
Dobell: Stubborn Smith staking reputation on Buttler's Test career
Where is the line between continuity and resistance to change?
ASK STEVEN
STATS AND TRIVIA Q&A
How often have rival captains got each other out in the same Test?
And what is the highest score by a player in his first innings as captain in a Test?
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ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
1ST TEST, SOUTHAMPTON
Blackwood, Gabriel heroes as WI seal famous victory
Batsman's patient 95 in chase follows Gabriel five-for as WI take 1-0 lead
Stats - England bring out best in Blackwood, WI
Blackwood's average, Holder's wins as captains and other statistical highlights
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
1ST TEST, SOUTHAMPTON
Dobell: Much to admire about Stokes' captaincy
For many reasons - not least that WI played well - his debut as skipper ended in defeat
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
1ST TEST, SOUTHAMPTON
Gollapudi: Blackwood writes history in his own way
He spoke about wanting to bat time and make an impact, and he did so in style
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
1ST TEST, SOUTHAMPTON
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
1ST TEST, SOUTHAMPTON
Lara to WI batsmen: 'Protect your stumps, be smart'
In a chat with Tendulkar, the former WI captain talks about how to succeed in England
'Maybe I don't get as much credit as I deserve' - Holder on Stokes battle
As allrounders and captains, rivals prepare to go head-to-head
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
FIRST TEST BUILD-UP
Into the unknown: Roach says new-look England poses a challenge
Windies quick says Root's absence presents pros and cons for tourists
ENGLAND SQUAD
FIRST TEST V WEST INDIES
Stokes an excellent choice for stand-in captain - Hussain
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'No doors are closed,' says Smith after Bairstow, Moeen omissions
Both players set to be named in white-ball squad in coming days
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
1ST TEST, SOUTHAMPTON
Welcome back, cricket - what we missed the most
The buzz, the anticipation, the element of the unknown? Our writers tell us
Stokes an excellent choice for stand-in captain - Hussain
Star Sports Cricket Connected: Allrounder has too much on his plate to be full-time captain, says Hussain
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WEST INDIES
BATTING CONCERNS
WI batsmen need to 'stand up and make difference' - Brooks
Brooks says preparation has been good despite concern at lack of time in the middle for top order
West Indies batting form a 'worry', admits Estwick
Assistant coach confident Jason Holder will be ready for Test series
ENGLAND WARM-UP MATCH
Pope ready for trial by fire despite slow warm-up pitch
Batsman has impressive record against the short ball in brief international career
Fists bumped after Stokes, Crawley keep chase alive
Squad to be narrowed to 22 on Saturday following useful work-outs for probable top six
WEST INDIES IN ENGLAND 2020
TEST SERIES
Holder's lean run continues, Simmons rejoins squad
Captain dismissed for 2 off 15 balls as match fizzles out into draw
ENGLAND WARM-UP
TEAM BUTTLER V TEAM STOKES
Buttler in possession as England prepare to get back on the field
Wicketkeeper to captain in intra-squad warm-up as Silverwood preaches continuity
Bracey makes a name for himself with scene-stealing 85
Opener takes opportunity to impress with fluent fifty in warm-up
WEST INDIES IN ENGLAND
COACH UNDER FIRE
Simmons is 'the right man at the right time' - CWI president
Unequivocal support for head coach in wake of call for sacking for attending family funeral
WEST INDIES IN ENGLAND 2020
TEST SERIES
Stokes to captain England as Root misses first Test
ECB confirms Joe Root will be absent in order to attend birth of his child
WEST INDIES IN ENGLAND 2020
Simmons enters self-isolation as precaution
West Indies coach attended father-in-law's cremation on Friday
Roberts: 'Thomas will be the first name I'd pencil in on this tour'
Tells Holding who could be the future of WI's fast bowling
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
SPIN STOCKS
Leach ready to fight for his place after winter illness
Spinner admits to "overthinking" and says best is yet to come
Virdi hopes to jump to front of England spin queue
Offspinner has overcome fitness issues to make 30-man training squad
THREE-DAY WARM-UP
Brooks, Dowrich find form in drawn Windies warm-up
West Indies' squad members complete three-day warm-up match at Emirates Old Trafford
Reifer presents Test case as Holder's ankle causes worry
Captain doesn't bowl for second day running after bagging golden duck as well
WI provide double boost as Test preparations step up
Second round of Covid-19 tests all come back negative
WEST INDIES IN ENGLAND 2020
TEST SERIES
St Lucia show-stopper gives Wood confidence for West Indies rematch
'Friendly rivalry' with Archer could propel England's pace attack to new heights
WEST INDIES IN ENGLAND 2020
TEST SERIES
Gabriel set to be added to Windies Test squad
Simmons says quick is 'bowling as fast as I've seen him for while' after ankle injury
Dowrich: I'm a different player to three years ago
Keeper averaged 4.80 in 2017 series but has turned the tables since
CRICKET AND RACISM
WEST INDIES IN ENGLAND
Phil Simmons recalls racist abuse in English league cricket
West Indies coach says gesture of solidarity for Black Lives Matter would 'definitely' happen
ENGLAND V WEST INDIES
TEST SERIES
England, West Indies to honour key workers in #raisethebat Test series
Will also pay tribute to heroes of pandemic in series build-up
RAHKEEM CORNWALL
INTERVIEW
Cornwall: 'In Test cricket the margin is very slim, so you have to always be on the money'
The WI allrounder knows bowling spin in England is a tough ask, but he's up for the challenge
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WEST INDIES IN ENGLAND
Root comments 'blown way out of proportion' - Gabriel
Fast bowler unrepentant after being caught on stump mic during 2019 series
WEST INDIES
TOP-ORDER BATSMEN
Brathwaite calls on Haynes in bid to rediscover form
Opener draws on great's mental strength ahead of England Tests
Hope: 'Need to back my ability'
Batsman hoping to fulfill Test potential three years after Leeds heroics
WEST INDIES IN ENGLAND
Simmons: West Indies ready to defend our trophy
Coach says lack of home crowds and preparation time could work against England
CWI Media
Stokes ready to cover for Root: 'I'm Scottie Pippen to his Michael Jordan'
England allrounder set to step in as Test captain with Root expecting birth of second child
WEST INDIES IN ENGLAND
CRICKET SET TO RESUME
CWI president: Players travelling to England in middle of history
"The tour will soon become more of a cricket challenge than a health-related challenge"
West Indies embark on historic England tour
Players all test negative for Covid-19 prior to flight to Manchester
CRICKET SET TO RESUME
WI TOUR OF ENGLAND
Holding: Absence of Bravo, Hetmyer and Paul 'unfortunate'
Says talented trio will be missed but not blaming them for Covid-19 safety fears
Why West Indies trio pulled out of England tour
Health, family, security behind Paul, Bravo, Hetmyer's decisions
ENGLAND'S TEST SUMMER
LATEST NEWS
Fit-again Burns admits ankle injury was frustrating
Opener ready to return, but technique needs grooving after six months off
Bio-secure venues can withstand Covid second wave - Elworthy
ECB events director confident venues will withstand external factors during home Tests
CRICKET AFTER COVID-19
MOVING FORWARD
ECB welcomes go-ahead for behind-closed-doors sport
Officials 'heartened' by UK Government guidance allowing for return to competition
CWI backs tour 'in principle' as UK government gives green light
Resumption of professional sport in England a step closer as WI finalise plans
CRICKET'S RETURN
ENGLAND NEWS
England face Stokes dilemma as separate squads loom
Home-summer focus on Tests could conflict with impending target of T20 World Cup glory
England set to resume training as ECB lay groundwork for Windies Tests
Strict social-distancing measures as 30 players prepare to train at 11 venues
ENGLAND NEWS
SUMMER SERIES
Wood expects swift return to peak fitness
"I don't feel it would take me that long," seamer says of returning from layoff
