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Make-up of the seam attack only issue to be debatedChris Woakes may be the other to miss out at Ageas Bowl Stuart Broad faces the prospect of missing a first home Test match in eight years as England give serious consideration to unleashing the dual pa…
West Indies paceman who took five for four in 27 balls against England 18 months ago cannot wait to go to work in a bowler’s ‘paradise’A good number of the West Indies side defending the Wisden Trophy have career-best performances against England and t…
All-rounder can return to training within next 48 hoursOlly Pope scores a half century during practice matchThe best news for England came from within the Hilton Hotel rather than the pitch. Just after lunch on Friday, it was announced that Sam Curran’…
All-rounder self-isolates after sickness overnightResults of Curran’s test expected on FridayEngland’s smooth preparations for the Test series against West Indies were undermined by the news that Sam Curran spent the day self-isolating in his room afte…
Making the best player captain does not necessarily work but it is just reward for the all-rounder turning his career aroundBen Stokes, captain of England. Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Donald Trump, president of the USA. Half a dozen years ago it woul…
Uncapped batsmen make 85 and 58 respectivelyJimmy Anderson takes two for 49 from 18 oversEngland’s cricketers returned to the middle for the first time since their tour of Sri Lanka was abandoned in March with two uncapped batsmen, James Bracey and Dan…
All-rounder has always had presence of a leader says Bayliss‘When he talks everyone listens, players are drawn to him’Ben Stokes has been described as “a leader of men” by Trevor Bayliss, who long saw the all-rounder as captaincy material during his ti…
Buttler to be vice-captain against West Indies‘Stokes will do a great job,’ says England coachFor one match only Chris Silverwood, England’s coach, has a new duo in charge on the field. At the Ageas Bowl, where England begin their summer of Test cricke…
Durham quick has improved with a longer run-up and, handled carefully, can be a thrilling and vital fixture in the teamStatistics, like alcohol, should be used responsibly. Before you lay down quantitative truths to the world, you need to consider cont…
Stokes set to deputise for Joe Root in first West Indies TestIt is less than two years since Stokes was acquitted of affrayBen Stokes is preparing to step up as England captain for the first Test against West Indies next week and he believes this honou…
The fast bowler discusses his hurt at being dropped by England after winning the World Cup and how grit he gets from his mum keeps negative thoughts at bay“It was a gift for me when I got anxiety,” Liam Plunkett says calmly as if he is talking about a …
Slow left-armer in good spirits despite months of misfortune and the strangeness of dealing with a biosecure regimeThe pandemic has been tough for all cricketers, professional and recreational, but among the elite now based at the Rose Bowl it has sure…
Crawley set for head-to-head with Kent teammate Joe DenlyWindies coach Simmons plays down Holder fitness concernsZak Crawley is trying to block out the various permutations for England’s top order despite the apparent battle with his Kent teammate Joe …
Fielding, bringing drinks, trips to the chip shop and having to wear a luminous bib are all part of being out of the side The England players are locked away in luxury and, as Ashley Giles has pointed out, it’s going to be tough for them – “no holiday …
Squad to isolate at Ageas Bowl for West Indies seriesECB cricket director trusts players to follow rulesTwenty-nine England cricketers, their coaches and one or two of their bosses are exploring unknown territory (the 30th, Jofra Archer, requires furth…