England batsman Ben Stokes pictured against West Indies on July 19, 2020
West Indies avoid follow-on as England take lead of 219 into final day
Ben Stokes and Joe Root will resume at the crease on Monday with the hosts 37 for two.
Jul 19, 18:52
 England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes take heat off absent Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer was excluded from the squad to face the West Indies after breaking coronavirus protocols to visit Brighton.
Jul 16, 18:57
 England's Dom Sibley reacts as he leaves the pitch after losing his wicket on January 16, 2020
Dom Sibley steadies the ship for England following loss of Rory Burns, Zak Crawley
Returning skipper Joe Root made 23.
Jul 16, 16:52
 England bowler Jofra Archer pictured in November 2019
England confirm Jofra Archer was dropped for breaching rules by visiting home
Jofra Archer interrupted his journey to Emirates Old Trafford with a stop at his flat.
Jul 16, 09:46
 England's Stuart Broad in action on January 25, 2020
Stuart Broad set to return for England against West Indies
Stuart Broad was left out on home soil for the first time in eight years at the Ageas Bowl.
Jul 15, 16:26
 England's Joe Denly celebrates a half century on February 4, 2020
Joe Denly dropped by England as Joe Root returns for second Test
Joe Denly has yet to make a hundred in 15 Tests.
Jul 15, 13:57
 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Ben Stokes "will not look back with any regrets" on West Indies defeat
Jermaine Blackwood hit a match-winning 95 for the Windies at Southampton.
Jul 13, 08:06
 England's Ben Stokes walks off after losing his wicket on January 24, 2020
Ben Stokes 'has no regrets' despite West Indies defeat
The West Indies triumphed by four wickets at the Ageas Bowl.
Jul 12, 19:01
 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
 Fernando Alonso pictured in May 2019
Wednesday's sporting social: England's newest fan and a champion returns to F1
England skipper Joe Root watched the first Test match with the latest addition to his family.
Jul 8, 17:30
 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
 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
 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
 Joe Denly in action for England on September 14, 2019
Joe Denly preferred to Dan Lawrence in first England squad since lockdown
Captain Joe Root is absent due to the impending birth of his second child.
Jul 4, 10:23
 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
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England will wear Black Lives Matter logo on shirts against West Indies
The decision was supported by Test captain Joe Root and Ben Stokes, who will lead the side in next week's opening match, but taken by the ECB.
Jul 2, 14:46
 Dan Lawrence in action for Essex Eagles in September 2019
Newcomers James Bracey, Dan Lawrence steal the show in intra-squad clash
It was 'Team Stokes' against 'Team Buttler' at the Ageas Bowl.
Jul 1, 18:25
 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
 Brooks Koepka in action on July 28, 2019
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 24
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jun 24, 22:39
 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
 Kraigg Brathwaite pictured in February 2019
Cricket resumes in England as West Indies play warm-up at Old Trafford
The tourists split their 25-man squad in two for a practice match in Manchester.
Jun 23, 14:08
 Alastair Cook in action for England on August 2, 2018
On this day: England suffer five-run defeat in Champions Trophy final
Alastair Cook's side were firm favourites with 16 balls to go but the wheels came off in arresting fashion.
Jun 23, 06:03
 Manchester City defender Eric Garcia receives treatment against Arsenal on June 17, 2020
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on June 22
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the sports world.
Jun 22, 22:39
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
England to pay tribute to key workers during Test series with West Indies
The three Tests will be called the #raisethebat series.
Jun 22, 09:58
 West Indies' Shannon Gabriel in an exchange with Joe Root on February 12, 2019
Shannon Gabriel: 'Joe Root gay exchange was blown way out of proportion'
Shannon Gabriel says Joe Root exchange was "blown way out of proportion".
Jun 18, 20:38
 Matt Parkinson in action for Lancashire Lightning in September 2018
Matt Parkinson compares England's bio-secure camp to X-factor judges' houses
The Lancashire leg-spinner hopes Old Trafford being chosen for two Tests against the West Indies is to his advantage.
Jun 18, 12:52
 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
 Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on November 28, 2019
Coronavirus roundup: All the latest news from the world of sport on May 29
Sports Mole rounds up the latest Coronavirus news from across the world of sport.
May 29, 22:39
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
ECB director insists England players would have room to move in touring bubble
Players expected to have "a bridge to the outside" if international action is given the go-ahead.
May 29, 19:42
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Timeline of sport's response on Thursday, May 7
England captain Joe Root is confident Test cricket will return in the summer.
May 7, 21:39
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root "very optimistic" England will be in Test action this summer
The ECB are busily planning a variety of models that would see England fixtures staged.
May 7, 17:17
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root involved in talks to reschedule England-West Indies series
The ECB has suspended all professional cricket until July 1.
May 2, 18:16
 Tom Moore pictured on April 15, 2020
Captain Tom Moore made honorary member of England cricket team on 100 not out
Moore has raised over £30million for the NHS by walking in his garden during the coronavirus lockdown.
Apr 30, 13:02
 Joe Root in action for England on January 27, 2020
Joe Root reveals Ellen DeGeneres-related sledging
The England captain's five song selections included Muse's 'Feeling Good'.
Apr 28, 13:40
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