West Indies Cricket News
First it was football disguising the eerie silence of pandemic-era games, now the Barmy Army’s greatest hits will spice up the matches against West IndiesName: Canned crowds.Age: HAHAHAHAHA, HAHAHAHAHA! Continue reading…
England’ series against West Indies will be played behind closed doors. How will the absence of fans affect those on the field? By John Stern for Wisden Cricket MonthlyThey can’t hear you scream in space but at a completely empty Ageas Bowl, they most …
As the Test series starts this week, England will be up against a squad containing some old nemeses – and sparkling youngstersJason Holder (captain) 40 Tests, 1,898 runs at 33, 106 wickets at 26. Highest score 202*, Best bowling: 6/59The No 1 all-round…
Cricket was inextricably entwined with race and politics during the batsman’s careerTo the outsider, cricket is a bafflingly genteel game. But those who know the game, know also that few sports so seethe with political tension.In the 19th century, the …
Against a backdrop of tight biosecurity and an empty stadium attention will centre on how the barnstorming all-rounder copes with being in charge against West IndiesAt last a Test match to preview. How do we go about that? It’s the clash of the great a…
Five uncapped players among nine reserves called up‘No one doubts Jonny Bairstow. No doors are closed’The notable absentees from England’s 13 for Wednesday’s first Test against West Indies are Jack Leach and Sam Curran, with the latter’s chances of sel…
The young fast bowler, whose mother died last year when he was playing against England in a Test, has a simple aim: to be West Indies’ most successful bowler in historyAlzarri Joseph is a reluctant interviewee. He’s been snoozing all morning in the Old…
Outstanding West Indies cricketer and one of the Three Ws who lit up the game in the 1940s and 50sCricket has produced hundreds of individual heroes, memorable pairs by the score, and several permutations of West Indian pace-bowling quartets in the 197…
Weekes formed part of the ‘Three Ws’ in 1940s and 50sWest Indies pay tribute: ‘We mourn the loss of an icon’Cricket West Indies has paid tribute to Sir Everton Weekes following his death at the age of 95.Weekes was one of the famous “Three Ws” along wi…
Matches between West Indies and England are never just about cricket: the Tests starting on 8 July look no differentWhen Learie Constantine first came to Nelson in 1929, the rag-and-bone man was the only other black man living in the town. Little kids …
‘We have to show solidarity,’ says Jason HolderLogo designed by Troy Deeney’s partner AlishaWest Indies players will wear the Black Lives Matter logo on their shirts during the three-Test series against England that begins on 8 July in Southampton.Cric…
Opening bowler hoping to counter lack of spectator noise‘I perform at my best when the game is most exciting’Close your eyes and try to imagine some of the great Stuart Broad spells and chances are you’re hearing as well as seeing. The Oval in 2009, th…
He took 5-41 in consolation win for England in St Lucia in 2019Wood aiming for same impact as Aussie quick Mitchell Johnson Mark Wood hopes the 95mph storm he whipped up in St Lucia last year will be on the minds of the West Indies batsmen this summer …
Wicketkeeper says pace attack will cause England problemsShane Dowrich hoping to impress with bat in Test seriesWest Indies wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich has insisted the tourists would not trade any of their seam attack for England’s Jofra Archer.Dowrich…
First of three Tests scheduled to begin on 8 July Players in biosecure bubble for seven-week visitThe West Indies squad have landed in Manchester and are now safely tucked away in their hotel, which overlooks the pitch at Old Trafford. For the next for…