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West Indies grab three late wickets on day one as third Test against England in the balance
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West Indies grab three late wickets on day one as third Test against England in the balance

July 26, 2024
England lost three wickets in a dramatic end to day one of the third Test against West Indies, leaving them in a precarious position after restricting the tourists for 282.…
Bairstow set sights on swift England Test return
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Bairstow set sights on swift England Test return

July 25, 2024
Jonny Bairstow bit back when asked if he was targeting an England return, insisting it is "all I want to do." Bairstow was dropped from England's Test team for the…
England captain Stokes backs electric Wood to break 100mph
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England captain Stokes backs electric Wood to break 100mph

July 25, 2024
Ben Stokes would much rather play alongside Mark Wood than face his England team-mate as he backed the fast bowler to break 100mph soon. The Durham quick clocked 97.1mph –…
Stokes confident that opportunities will come for England's fast bowlers
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Stokes confident that opportunities will come for England's fast bowlers

July 25, 2024
Ben Stokes has expressed confidence that opportunities for England's fast bowlers will emerge naturally ahead of their final Test against West Indies on Friday. Stokes chose to name an unchanged…
BRATHWAITE...It's very important that we fight.
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‘Still a lot to play for’: Brathwaite adamant Windies can end series on high note as Test Champs points at stake

July 25, 2024
Despite facing a challenging situation heading into the third Test against England, West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite remains resolute that his team can end the failed three-match series on a…
England unchanged for third Test versus West Indies
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England unchanged for third Test versus West Indies

July 25, 2024
England have named an unchanged team for the third Test versus West Indies at Edgbaston as they target a series whitewash. Ben Stokes' side took an unassailable 2-0 lead in…
Brook keen to focus on Test cricket amid England captaincy uncertainty
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Brook keen to focus on Test cricket amid England captaincy uncertainty

July 24, 2024
Harry Brook has stated that while Test cricket is his main priority, gaining leadership experience in the Hundred could see him throw his hat in the ring for England’s white-ball…
Kavem Hodge was the biggest mover 21 places up to 75th.
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Windies players register positive moves on ICC Test rankings despite crushing defeats to England

July 24, 2024
Despite two crushing defeats to England so far in their ongoing ICC Test Championship three-match series, West Indies players remain on the up, at least where the ICC Men’s Test…
Ashes in Archer's sight as paceman aims for England Test return in 2025
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Ashes in Archer's sight as paceman aims for England Test return in 2025

July 24, 2024
Jofra Archer says he wants to play in the 2025-26 Ashes series in Australia as he outlined his intentions for a return to Test cricket with England. Archer has not…
Pope backing England to make 600 in a day ahead of third West Indies Test
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Pope backing England to make 600 in a day ahead of third West Indies Test

July 23, 2024
Ollie Pope believes England could shatter records by making 600 runs in a single day as they target a series whitewash over West Indies at Edgbaston. England sealed a series…
Stokes hails England hero Bashir after five-for seals series win
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Stokes hails England hero Bashir after five-for seals series win

July 21, 2024
Ben Stokes hailed Shoaib Bashir after the 20-year-old's five-wicket haul helped England clinch a series victory over West Indies on Sunday. England surged to a 243-run victory on day four…
Kraigg Brathwaite stays positive despite crushing 241-run defeat as West Indies collapse to England
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Kraigg Brathwaite stays positive despite crushing 241-run defeat as West Indies collapse to England

July 21, 2024
In a dramatic turn of events on the fourth day of the second Test at Trent Bridge, the West Indies suffered a resounding 241-run defeat to England, sealing a 2-0…
Five-star Bashir secures England series win over West Indies
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Five-star Bashir secures England series win over West Indies

July 21, 2024
Shoaib Bashir took five wickets as England secured a comfortable 243-run win over West Indies to confirm their series victory at Trent Bridge on Sunday. Bashir's figures of 5-41 saw…
Woakes calls on England to kick on after strong end to day three versus Windies
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Woakes calls on England to kick on after strong end to day three versus Windies

July 20, 2024
England are hoping to take the second Test away from the West Indies on Sunday after a positive end to day three left them 207 ahead at Trent Bridge, says…
England recover from nervy start to lead West Indies by 207 runs
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England recover from nervy start to lead West Indies by 207 runs

July 20, 2024
England took control of the second Test against West Indies as the hosts established a 207-run lead at the close of play on Saturday's third day at Trent Bridge. The…
HODGE...There were times where I started to doubt myself because I wasn't getting the opportunity.
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Dream come true: Hodge relishes maiden Test ton; opens up about initial struggle to break into Windies setup

July 19, 2024
When England posted 416 on the opening day of the second Test at Trent Bridge, many felt West Indies chances of even getting close to that total were dimmed by…
Kavem Hodge (left) celebrating his fifty alongside Alick Athanaze (right) on day two of the second Test between England and the West Indies at Trent Bridge.
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Hodge hits maiden Test hundred, Athanaze makes 82 to lead West Indies fightback on day two

July 19, 2024
Spirited efforts from Kavem Hodge and Alick Athanaze led an excellent West Indian batting performance on day two of the second Test against England at Trent Bridge on Friday. Replying…
Pope hails 'lucky charm' Ramsdale after Windies century
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Pope hails 'lucky charm' Ramsdale after Windies century

July 18, 2024
Ollie Pope saluted "lucky charm" Aaron Ramsdale following his impressive century against West Indies. Pope struck 121 from 165 deliveries at Trent Bridge as England began the second Test of…
Pope leads the way as England surpass 400 on tough first day for Windies
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Pope leads the way as England surpass 400 on tough first day for Windies

July 18, 2024
To say West Indies were put to the sword might sound cliche, but that is exactly what transpired on day one of their second Test against England at Trent Bridge…
BRATHWAITE...It’s pretty simple what we’ve got to do. We’ve got to bat a lot better.
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Still believing: Windies skipper Brathwaite says first Test disappointment to serve as motivation for Trent Bridge encounter

July 17, 2024
“The guys are ready to go.” That is the declaration from West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite, as his team targets a significantly improved batting performance in the second Test against…
Stokes excited by upcoming England bowlers
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Stokes excited by upcoming England bowlers

July 17, 2024
Ben Stokes says it is an "exciting time" to be a fast bowler for England as they prepare for their second Test against the West Indies this week. England won…
Crawley hails Anderson's seamless coaching transition ahead of second West Indies Test
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Crawley hails Anderson's seamless coaching transition ahead of second West Indies Test

July 16, 2024
Zak Crawley has lauded the mentoring work of James Anderson after England's record wicket-taker stepped into a coaching role. Anderson bowed out of international cricket last week, featuring for the…
Woakes not 'ruling out' leading role at the Ashes
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Woakes not 'ruling out' leading role at the Ashes

July 14, 2024
Chris Woakes is targeting a leading role in the Ashes but is not "ruling anything out" after becoming the senior seamer following James Anderson's retirement. Anderson, England's leading wicket-taker, played…
Root hopeful for England's future despite losing retirement of 'greatest ever bowler' Anderson
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Root hopeful for England's future despite losing retirement of 'greatest ever bowler' Anderson

July 13, 2024
Joe Root labelled James Anderson as England's greatest bowler but insisted the future is bright following Gus Atkinson's sensational debut against West Indies. Anderson called time on his international career…
England add Wood to Test squad after Anderson retirement
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England add Wood to Test squad after Anderson retirement

July 13, 2024
Mark Wood has been added to England's squad for the second Test against the West Indies, replacing James Anderson after his retirement. England's all-time leading wicket-taker Anderson signed off from…
Anderson never saw himself as one of the 'greats'
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Anderson never saw himself as one of the 'greats'

July 13, 2024
James Anderson says he never felt "great" during his career following his retirement from international cricket. The fast bowler played his final Test match for England against the West Indies…
Brian Lara (left) with Kyle Mayers.
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More than money: Lara says Windies Test struggles not just an investment issue

July 12, 2024
While having no issues with investing more money in West Indies Test cricket, iconic batsman Brian Lara believes the region’s problems goes much deeper when it comes to the game’s…
West Indies Test Captain Kraigg Brathwaite.
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"Test Cricket is always a challenge"-Brathwaite disappointed with first Test performance but expects similar bounce back to Australia series

July 12, 2024
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has described his team’s performance in the first Test against England at Lord’s as “disappointing” but expects them to bounce back similarly to how they…
Stokes labels Anderson as 'one of the GOATs' following West Indies triumph
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Stokes labels Anderson as 'one of the GOATs' following West Indies triumph

July 12, 2024
Ben Stokes labelled Gus Atkinson's debut England Test as "unbelievable", going on to call the retiring James Anderson "one of the GOATs" of English cricket. Stokes captained England to a…
Anderson pens emotional England message in 'special' final outing
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Anderson pens emotional England message in 'special' final outing

July 12, 2024
James Anderson held back tears as he called time on his glittering England career following an innings and 114-run triumph over the West Indies at Lord's. Anderson claimed three second-innings…
Anderson finishes Test career with innings win over West Indies
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Anderson finishes Test career with innings win over West Indies

July 12, 2024
James Anderson took a wicket in his final Test as England beat the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on Friday. The seamer was given an emotional guard…
Smith stars on England debut as Stokes reaches wicket milestone
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Smith stars on England debut as Stokes reaches wicket milestone

July 11, 2024
Jamie Smith starred on his Test debut as he struck a half-cenutry to help England edge closer to a resounding victory against the West Indies at Lord's. Smith scored 70…
Ben Stokes (left), James Anderson (middle) and Zak Crawley (right) celebrating the wicket of Alick Athanaze (background) on day two of the first Test between England and the West Indies at Lord's on Thursday.
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Batting woes continue as West Indies on brink of swift first Test defeat at stumps on day two

July 11, 2024
The West Indies are on the brink of a quick defeat at stumps on day two of the first of three Tests against England at Lord’s. The tourists ended Thursday…
West Indies batsman Kavem Hodge reacts after his dismissal.
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Windies crumble on day one as debutant Atkinson snares 7-45 to put England in charge of opening Test

July 10, 2024
The chances of West Indies bettering England in their three-match Test series were always slim, and Wednesday’s opening day of the first encounter at Lord’s again justified why the host…
England debutant Atkinson takes centre stage in Anderson's final Test
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England debutant Atkinson takes centre stage in Anderson's final Test

July 10, 2024
James Anderson took a wicket on the first day of his final Test but England debutant Gus Atkinson was the star of the show at Lord's. Paceman Atkinson took seven…
The data behind Anderson's England career as retirement looms
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The data behind Anderson's England career as retirement looms

July 09, 2024
Lord's will play host to the end of an era this week as James Anderson plays his final Test for England. The 41-year-old has not precisely gone out on his…
England moving on from Anderson to boost Ashes hopes, says Stokes
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England moving on from Anderson to boost Ashes hopes, says Stokes

July 09, 2024
England's decision to move on from James Anderson was made with the aim of preparing a new generation of bowlers for the next Ashes series, says Ben Stokes. Anderson –…
Mikyle Louis will make his Test debut against England on Wednesday.
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Louis set for debut; Holder, Seales back as West Indies XI named for first England Test

July 09, 2024
Mikyle Louis will open alongside Captain Kraigg Brathwaite for the West Indies in the first Test against England set to start on Wednesday at Lord’s. Louis, the 23-year-old, comes into…
Jason Holder (left) and Jayden Seales.
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For the people: Holder, Seales eye Test series victory against England to lift Caribbean's spirit after Beryl's wake

July 09, 2024
All-rounder Jason Holder and seamer Jayden Seales are both optimistic that West Indies can deliver an efficient performance to not only better England in their three-match Test series, but more…
Atkinson and Smith to make Test debuts as England prepare for Anderson farewell
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Atkinson and Smith to make Test debuts as England prepare for Anderson farewell

July 08, 2024
Pace bowler Gus Atkinson and wicket-keeper Jamie Smith will make their Test debuts for England against West Indies on Wednesday in what will be James Anderson's farewell at Lord's. Anderson…
Anderson accepts England's change of direction as final Test looms
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Anderson accepts England's change of direction as final Test looms

July 08, 2024
James Anderson has accepted England's decision to move on from him ahead of his final Test appearance, despite believing he is bowling as well as he ever has. Anderson will…
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