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Windies opener Brathwaite keen to follow Desmond Haynes' advice in England

Before departing for England, Brathwaite had consulted former opener Haynes and said he is up for the challenge that lies ahead in England

Shai Hope confident of replicating his 2017 heroics against England again

Hope hasn't scored a ton since 2017 Headingley Test heroics when he scored centuries in both the innings to lead his side to a much-cherished victory against England, chasing a daunting 322-run target

England adds 3 county coaches to help players for West Indies Test series

Glen Chapple, Richard Dawson and Matthew Walker, who are head coaches at Lancashire, Gloucestershire and Kent respectively, will join what England is describing as a behind-closed-doors training group

Playing behind closed doors in England will not affect us: Shaheen Afridi

Pakistan is scheduled to play three Tests and as many T20Is in a bio-secure environment in England amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Will show our support to 'Black Lives Matter' movement in 1st Test: Holder

Floyd, an African-American, died in police custody in Minneapolis on Many 25, following which widespread protest have been taking place around the world against racism and police brutality

Will treat Jofra Archer as just another English cricketer: Jason Holder

Archer gained eligibility to represent England in 2018. He had played for West Indies U-19 side in 2014

Shai Hope aims to improve his dismal Test record in series against England

Despite being team's key batting mainstay in the ODIs, Shai Hope has scored just 1498 runs in 31 Tests at an average of 27.23

Whole world would watch England vs West Indies Test series: Chris Jordan

Whole world would watch England vs West Indies Test series: Chris Jordon

Windies pace attack can challenge any team in world, reckons bowling coach

Team has worked on its fitness, which was a key in success of West Indies pace attack of '70 and '80s, but insisted the current crop needs to forge their own identity, says bowling coach Roddy Estwick

Holding ICC T20 WC unrealistic amid Covid-19: Cricket Australia Chairman

I would say it is unlikely, trying to get (teams from) 16 countries into Australia when most countries are still going through Covid spiking is unrealistic or very, very difficult, says CA chairman

It's all about winning, no room for friendship: Roach warns Jofra Archer

West Indies is gearing up to compete against England in a three-match Test series, beginning July 8. However, the matches will be played behind closed doors due coronavirus pandemic

We never ask for revenge, we ask for equality and respect: Bravo on racism

Bravo joined the likes of his former captain Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle in denouncing racism in the wake of African-American George Floyd's killing at the hands of a white police officer in the USA

West Indies arrive in Manchester for three-match Test series vs England

The first Test is slated to be played at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton (July 8-12) with the second and third matches at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 16-20 and then July 24-28

Darren Sammy alleges racism within IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad

The former Windies T20 World Cup-winning skipper had said that he along with Sri Lanka player Thisara Perera were subjected to 'Kalu' chants when they played for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Fate of T20 World Cup to be decided in ICC board meet on June 10

There is speculation that the October-November window for the ICC T20 World cup would be taken up by the IPL 2020 if the ICC announces a postponement or cancellation.

Must respect Bravo, Hetmyer, Paul's decision to not travel to UK: Holding

Holding said England series would have been a good chance for Bravo to revive his career after being dropped for the Afghanistan Test in November

ECB self-isolation rule casts doubts on Root's inclusion for 1st Test vs WI

The first game of the three-Test series begins at the Aegeas Bowl from July 8 and Root's wife is due around the same time

Joe Root awaits birth of 2nd child, could miss July 8 Test vs West Indies

Root's wife, Carrie, is due to give birth to their second child at the start of July and the first Test in Southampton is scheduled to begin on July 8

Windies player Sammy asks cricket fraternity to speak against racism

Darren Sammy's comments came after death of George Floyd, an African-American who was left gasping for breath after a white police officer pressed his knee on handcuffed man's neck in USA last week

Cricket not free from racism, I was a victim too, says Chris Gayle

Gayle did not elaborate what he was subjected to but hinted that he was subjected to racism when he plied his trade in various T20 leagues