Page 8 - England Vs West Indies

Will be watching England vs West Indies Test series closely: Tim Paine

The three-Test series will mark the resumption of cricket after the sport was suspended in March in the wake of coronavirus pandemic

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

West Indies would rely on pace attack against England: Shannon Gabriel

The England-West Indies series will be the first international cricket contest since March when coronavirus halted all sporting action

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

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

Moeen Ali included in England's 30-member squad for closed doors training

This group will now go into camp at the Ageas Bowl on Tuesday, June 23 ahead of the first Test against the West Indies starting, July 8

Ben Stokes' leadership style similar to that of Virat Kohli, says Joe Root

Root is expecting the arrival of his second child in July and he could miss a match or two to be with his wife Carrie and also to maintain the bio-security protocols to tackle Covid-19

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

Bairstow eager to get back in England Test squad for West Indies series

Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the New Zealand tour late last year and featured in one Test in South Africa as a batsman but didn't do his chances any good by scoring 1 and 9

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

Saliva is as important for bowlers as bat for a batsman, says Ajit Agarkar

Saliva-ban is a "safe option" in prevailing situation but urged the custodians of the game to be flexible if players test negative before the start of any series, says Agarkar

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

Don't think it is safe to play cricket until October: Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar said \while the Test series between England and West Indies next month in a bio-secure environment will be a good indicator