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Eng vs WI: Ben Stokes will do a great job as captain, says England coach

England's World Cup hero Ben Stokes was on Tuesday named captain for the opening Test against West Indies in place of Root, who has taken leave to be with his wife for the birth of their second child

Former West Indies boss Dave Cameron joins race for ICC chairman's post

Former Cricket West Indies (CWI) boss Dave Cameron has thrown his hat in the ring to succeed India's Shashank Manohar as the next ICC chairman

My style won't change if given role of captaincy in absence of Root: Stokes

Vice-captain Stokes is being speculated to replace Root, who is taking leave to be with his wife for the birth of their second child, for the first Test at Southampton from July 8

Stokes to lead England as Root set to miss July 8 Test match vs Windies

England skipper Joe Root is set to miss the opening Test against West Indies next week to attend the birth of his second child

Covid-19: West Indies cricket head coach Phil Simmons in self-isolation

West Indies head coach Phil Simmons is in self-isolation after leaving his cricket team's bio-secure location in the English city of Manchester for a short period of compassionate leave

Eng vs WI: Root wary of West Indies' pace battery ahead of Test series

England had suffered a 1-2 loss against West Indies in its away series last year and the visitors will rely on its potent pace unit to retain the Wisden Trophy

Andy Roberts slams Hetmyer for pulling out of Eng tour over Covid-19 scare

Along with senior pro Darren Bravo, Hetmyer pulled out of the tour of UK and forced the Roger Harper-led selection committee to make some last-minute changes

Battle with Ambrose and the match that made Steve Waugh a 'Test player'

Curtly Ambrose was a great bowler and he was an incredible adversary, and my most respected opponent, says Steve Waugh

Holder will be back to bowling in four-day game: WI coach Phil Simmons

Holder didn't bowl when his team fielded in the second innings and wasn't required to bat on the final day of the three-day match on Thursday.

Batting will hold key to West Indies' success in England: Michael Atherton

England's 30-member training group is preparing for the Test series against the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl's biosecure bubble, which is set to host the opening match

Jofra Archer to take second Covid-19 test before joining England squad

England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement that the Jofra Archer will join England's behind-closed-doors training camp on Thursday after a member of his household felt unwell over the weekend

Test cricket is ultimate, teaches you how to live life, reckons Chris Gayle

Playing Test cricket also gives you a chance, how to live life because playing five days of cricket is very challenging, says Chris Gayle

Eng vs WI: Coach Phil Simmons impressed with Shannon Gabriel's recovery

England and West Indies will be playing three Test matches behind closed doors, beginning July 8.

Phil Simmons claims he was racially abused in England's league cricket

Simmons, currently the head coach of the touring West Indies team here, did not specify in which English league he was racially targeted

England will pay tribute to key workers in #RaiseTheBat Test series vs WI

Marking the return of international cricket, the three-Test series between England and West Indies will begin on July 8 behind closed doors

West Indies has a well-versed bowling attack: Wicket-keeper Dowrich

Kemar is probably the most skilful of all them in terms of being able to get a consistent line and length, and moving the ball both ways, says Shane Dowrich

Vivian Richards recalls how he felt after Clive Llyod lifted 1975 WC trophy

On June 21 in 1975, West Indies won the first edition of the Cricket World Cup. The Clive Lloyd-side became champion after defeating Australia in the final

Just want to forget that: Shannon Gabriel on Root altercation in St Lucia

Gabriel insisted that he is not harbouring any hard feelings towards the hosts as Windies cricket team prepares to take on England in a Test series, beginning July 8

England spinner Parkinson hopeful of playing the 1st Test against Windies

England will take on the West Indies in three Tests in what will be the first top-level cricket competition since the sport came to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic in March

Kemar Roach backs the idea of using wax to shine the ball after saliva ban

Roach also liked the idea of taking a second new ball after 50-55 overs during an innings of a Test match to ensure the balance between bat and ball