England Vs West Indies
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Focus is on the job, not on the bells and whistles: Stokes awaits 'special' Southampton opener vs WI
Cricket | Jul 07, 2020, 07:31 PM ISTStokes said that is his awaiting that special moment, while adding that he would rather want to focus on the game than get carried away by the excitement.
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England v West Indies: ICC welcomes back cricket, thanks ECB for 'tireless' efforts
Cricket | Jul 07, 2020, 06:55 PM ISTICC welcome the resumption of international cricket on the eve of England hosting the West Indies in a three-Test #raisethebat series
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Would have picked Jos Buttler as stand-in captain over Ben Stokes, says Kevin Pietersen
Cricket | Jul 07, 2020, 06:11 PM ISTStokes was named as England's stand-in captain after Root left the bio-secure bubble and returned to Sheffield for the birth of his second child
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Michael Vaughan wants England to pick James Anderson ahead of Stuart Broad for 1st Test vs Windies
Cricket | Jul 07, 2020, 03:44 PM ISTEngland have five pacers in their squad but only three will be making it to the playing XI with spinner Dominic Bess being the other bowling option.
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Saliva-ban to Empty stadium: 'The Gentleman's Game' returns with England-West Indies Test series
Cricket | Jul 07, 2020, 02:37 PM ISTBowlers won't be able to use saliva on match balls, players will have to refrain from celebrating together and the stadium will be devoid of fans.
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Will be battle between top all-rounders, hope Holder can get on top of Stokes: Phil Simmons
Cricket | Jul 07, 2020, 02:28 PM ISTWest Indies coach Phil Simmons has said that the first Test will be a battle between all-rounders Jason Holder and Ben Stokes.
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England overwhelming favorites against West Indies, believes Brian Lara
Cricket | Jul 07, 2020, 01:57 PM ISTWest Indies legend Brian Lara said that Jason Holder's men will have to ensure the match doesn't go to day five to stand a chance of victory against England.
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Fake crowd noise, music to be played during ENG-WI Tests to enhance atmosphere in empty stadiums
Cricket | Jul 06, 2020, 06:16 PM ISTEarlier, Windies pacer Kemar Roach opined that some noise would be better than no noise at stadiums during the matches which on better times would have witnessed a packed crowd
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ENG vs WI Test series, Statistical preview: Can Jason Holder's men break 32-year-old jinx?
Cricket | Jul 06, 2020, 01:34 PM ISTWest Indies are the defending champions of the contest having scripted an impressive 2-1 win at home in early 2019 but will be looking to bag their first series win in England since 1988.
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Seasoned Broad could miss first Test vs West Indies due to tactical reasons: Reports
Cricket | Jul 06, 2020, 10:51 AM ISTChris Woakes despite his good show in the intra-squad warm-up game is likely to miss out in the Ageas Bowl game.
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From Archer vs Wood to top-order lineup: England's squad analysis, likely playing XI for WI opener
Cricket | Jul 05, 2020, 08:21 PM ISTAmong the notable retention made by the ECB in announcing their pace-heavy 13-man squad and nine reserves for the West Indies opener is Joe Denly.
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No doors are closed: England selector Ed Smith after Jonny Bairstow omission
Cricket | Jul 05, 2020, 07:30 PM ISTBoth Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali were overlooked as ECB announced 13-man squad for Windies opener
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England tour like the Ashes for us, says West Indies pacer Kemar Roach
Cricket | Jul 05, 2020, 03:46 PM ISTThe first Test at the Ageas Bowl will mark the resumption of cricket after the match was suspended in March due to coronavirus pandemic.
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England selector Ed Smith bats for Joe Denly ahead of first Windies Test
Cricket | Jul 05, 2020, 03:18 PM ISTThirty-four-year-old Denly is expected to cover for regular Test skipper Joe Root in the series opener, who left the bio-secure bubble and returned to Sheffield to be at the birth of his second child.
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Ben Stokes great choice as stand-in England captain, feels Nasser Hussain
Cricket | Jul 05, 2020, 01:48 PM ISTStokes will be temporarily filling in for regular Test skipper Joe Root and Hussain feels it will be too much on Stokes' shoulders if he takes over the role full time.
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Team drawing inspiration from 2017 Headingley win to start England series on front foot: Simmons
Cricket | Jul 04, 2020, 04:20 PM ISTAfter a defeat by an innings and 209 runs in the opener in 2017 series, Windies staged a remarkable comeback in the second Test, chasing down 322 to record a five-wicket win in Headingley.
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England name 13-man squad for first Test against West Indies; Bairstow, Moeen left out
Cricket | Jul 04, 2020, 04:03 PM ISTECB also named nine reserves for the Test match which will mark the resumption of international cricket after long three months break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Crowd or no crowd, we are going to be up for it: Ollie Pope on Tests against West Indies
Cricket | Jul 04, 2020, 02:45 PM ISTThe first Test between England and West Indies will take place on July 8 behind closed doors.
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Sam Curran tests negative for COVID-19, confirms ECB
Cricket | Jul 03, 2020, 07:08 PM ISTSam is expected to join England's training group over the next 24 to 48 hours, although he will be closely monitored by the doctors
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Shannon Gabriel named in West Indies squad for England series
Cricket | Jul 03, 2020, 10:35 AM ISTGabriel was among the reserves when the West Indies players landed in England but proved his fitness with impressive performances in the two inter-squad warm-up matches at the Old Trafford.