Zak Crawley pictured on January 26, 2020
Zak Crawley confident England can overcome West Indies
All three results are possible, with England ending day four 248 for eight - a lead of 170 runs on a wearing pitch.
Jul 11, 18:40
 England's Ollie Pope trudges off after having his wicket taken against West Indies on July 9, 2020
Late wickets hand West Indies hope on penultimate day of first Test
Alzarri Joseph and Shannon Gabriel shared four wickets in the final hour to peg back England.
Jul 11, 18:26
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Ben Stokes hands England hope but West Indies have advantage
The captain took four wickets before England closed the day on 15 without loss.
Jul 10, 18:39
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
West Indies close in on England's total despite Ben Stokes dismissing Kraigg Brathwaite
Brathwaite converted his overnight 20 into the first-half century of the match from 113 balls.
Jul 10, 12:29
 West Indies captain Jason Holder celebrates with the ball after career-best figures against England on July 9, 2020
Jason Holder eyes batting success to match bowling heroics
Holder claimed six England wickets.
Jul 9, 19:35
 West Indies captain Jason Holder celebrates with the ball after career-best figures against England on July 9, 2020
Jason Holder shines in all-rounder battle as West Indies rip through England
Jason Holder claimed career-best figures of six for 42 to put Ben Stokes' side under pressure.
Jul 9, 17:50
 West Indies captain Jason Holder celebrates with the ball after career-best figures against England on July 9, 2020
Captain Jason Holder stars as West Indies tear through England batting lineup
Ben Stokes' 43 was the best his team could muster in response but even that required two drops in the outfield.
Jul 9, 15:41
 England's Ollie Pope trudges off after having his wicket taken against West Indies on July 9, 2020
England suffer top-order collapse on second morning against West Indies
The hosts had resumed on 35 for one after a rain-ruined start to the series.
Jul 9, 12:21
 England's James Anderson hits a shot and is caught out by South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen on January 4, 2020
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on July 8
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jul 8, 22:39
 Ben Stokes is congratulated by England teammates on January 27, 2020
Rain affects first day of the Test between England and West Indies
Persistent rain meant only 17 overs were completed before an early tea break.
Jul 8, 16:08
 England's James Anderson hits a shot and is caught out by South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen on January 4, 2020
NHS worker reveals pride at James Anderson tribute
England displayed names of key workers, including nurse practitioner Tom Field, on their training shirts to honour their work in the Covid-19 crisis.
Jul 8, 14:56
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
England, West Indies players take a knee ahead of first Test
Two minutes' silence were also observed.
Jul 8, 13:37
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
England, West Indies players take early lunch due to rain
Persistent drizzle in Southampton has put back the return of international cricket.
Jul 8, 12:29
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Ben Stokes intends to skipper England 'in his own way'
Ben Stokes will cover regular captain Joe Root, who misses the first Test as he attends the birth of his second child.
Jul 8, 07:46
 England's Ben Stokes celebrates his century on January 17, 2020
Ben Stokes reveals message from Joe Root ahead of England captaincy bow
Ben Stokes will be skipper for the first Test against the West Indies, and Joe Root took the time to write a short note to his stand-in.
Jul 7, 17:57
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Jason Holder: 'England in capable hands with Ben Stokes'
Jason Holder has led the West Indies for nearly five years.
Jul 7, 16:55
 General view of the Old Trafford cricket ground during a rain delay on September 6, 2019
ECB chief Tom Harrison: Cricket faces "uncomfortable truths" over BLM movement
A game-wide anti-discrimination charter and code will be introduced.
Jul 7, 15:46
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Ben Stokes: England will show "gesture" towards BLM movement
The Durham man tiptoed around ICC rules on overt political statements but made clear the occasion would not go unmarked by England.
Jul 7, 13:52
 Jason Holder in action for West Indies on January 25, 2019
Ben Stokes vs. Jason Holder: A closer look at the world's top two all-rounders
The pair will go head to head this week when the first Test between England and West Indies gets under way in Southampton.
Jul 7, 09:46
 Jason Holder in action for West Indies on January 25, 2019
Phil Simmons challenges Jason Holder to win battle with Ben Stokes
The first Test between England and the West Indies takes place on Wednesday at the Ageas Bowl.
Jul 6, 17:11
 Kemar Roach in action for West Indies on January 24, 2019
Kemar Roach backs Ben Stokes to shine as stand-in captain for Joe Root
England's top four will likely have just 39 caps between them.
Jul 5, 17:23
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Andrew Strauss: 'Ben Stokes captaincy will be a proud moment for him'
The Durham all-rounder will take over temporarily from Joe Root.
Jul 2, 17:41
 Ian Poulter in action on March 16, 2019
Grape woes for Norris and Poulter shows his moves - Wednesday's sporting social
Chelsea also released their home kit for next season.
Jul 1, 17:24
 Ben Stokes is congratulated by England teammates on January 27, 2020
Newcomer James Bracey catches the eye in England's intra-squad match
Bracey, the uncapped Gloucestershire prospect, was one of the least well known players convened for a 30-man training camp.
Jul 1, 15:06
 Craig Overton during an England nets session on September 10, 2019
Craig Overton, James Bracey impress as England emerge from lockdown
Duo - and others - aiming to impress in Southampton contest.
Jul 1, 13:32
 England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Ben Stokes XI field as England return to competitive action
Stokes will captain next week's first Test against the West Indies in the absence of Joe Root.
Jul 1, 10:40
 England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Ben Stokes to stand in for Joe Root as England captain
The star all-rounder will take charge for the opening Test against the West Indies.
Jun 30, 17:25
 England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
Ben Stokes: The highs and lows of his career after being named England captain
Ben Stokes will deputise for Joe Root at the Ageas Bowl next week.
Jun 30, 16:56
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Ben Stokes to step in as England captain for first Test against Windies
All-rounder will step in next week with Joe Root missing the match to attend the birth of his second child.
Jun 30, 16:26
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Ben Stokes vows to taske "positive" approach to England captaincy
The star all-rounder is preparing to deputise for father-to-be Joe Root against the West Indies.
Jun 29, 17:15
 England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019
On this day: Headingley hosts its first Test match
Yorkshire play their home matches at the ground.
Jun 29, 06:28
 Mark Wood pictured in January 2020
Mark Wood warns England could be deprived of next star after delay to cricket
Club cricket remains on hold.
Jun 24, 18:15
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Phil Simmons predicts fierce battle between Ben Stokes and Jason Holder
Jason Holder occupies top spot in the International Cricket Council Test all-rounder rankings ahead of Ben Stokes.
Jun 22, 16:00
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Kevin Pietersen warns Ben Stokes off England captaincy
KP thinks Jos Buttler would be a better choice if Joe Root is forced to miss a game against the West Indies.
Jun 8, 11:13
 England's Joe Root celebrates reaching his half century on January 26, 2020
Peter Moores hails Joe Root's determination to continue improving
The former England head coach is relishing working with England's Test captain again.
Jun 4, 13:09
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Ben Stokes could deputise as England captain in Joe Root absence
The West Indies are in town next month.
Jun 2, 19:39
 Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifts the Champions League trophy on June 1, 2019
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 11
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May 11, 21:12
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Monday's goodwill stories from the world of sport
Ben Stokes had a bowl at some larger-than-usual stumps.
May 11, 17:36
 Alex Albon pictured on September 28, 2019
Alex Albon denies Charles Leclerc F1 Virtual Grand Prix hat-trick
Red Bull driver Albon took the lead on the first turn.
May 3, 19:12
 Georginio Wijnaldum in action for Liverpool on October 5, 2019
Coronavirus latest: Ben Stokes's fundraiser and Georginio Wijnaldum's DIY
The banter was also flying around the Liverpool Zoom chat.
May 3, 16:44
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