England pacer Jofra Archer was excluded from the squad just ahead of the second Test as he was found guilty of breaching bio-secure protocols set by the England Cricket Board (ECB).

'I have no sympathy at all' - Michael Holding lashes out at Jofra Archer, questions ECB's 'bio-secure' protocols

England will hope the return of captain Joe Root proves inspirational in the second Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford starting Thursday. Star batsman Root missed England's four-wicket defeat at Southampton in international cricket's return from lockdown last week after attending the birth of his second child.

ENG vs WI 2nd Test: England captain Root returns as West Indies eye series win

Jermaine Blackwood was the man of the hour for the West Indies in the recently concluded first Test against England as the Windies batter scored a match-winning 95 in the second innings but was left disappointed after he was dismissed before the visitors could cross the winning line.

Disappointed for getting out before West Indies could cross the line: Blackwood

England are set keep faith with Jos Buttler despite defeat to West Indies in the first Test of a three-match series, but time may be up for Joe Denly. Captain Joe Root is set to return for the second Test starting on Thursday at Old Trafford after missing the four-wicket defeat in Southampton to attend the birth of his second child.

ENG vs WI 2nd Test: England to back Buttler, but Denly in the firing line

England should not be overly reliant on express pace in the next two tests against West Indies and must consider alternating Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, former quick Darren Gough has said.

ENG vs WI: Darren Gough suggests England rotate Jofra Archer and Mark Wood

International cricket returned from lockdown in style as the West Indies beat England by four wickets in the first Test at Southampton. AFP Sport looks at five key points from a match that took place against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.

England vs West Indies: Five things we learned from the first Test

With the resumption of international cricket with the three-match England vs West Indies series, England captain for the first Test, Ben Stokes, dropped veteran Stuart Broad to give a massive selection surprise at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

'How are you not a coach...' - Jofra Archer gets involved in online spat with ex-Windies pacer Tino Best

West Indies captain Jason Holder said "my Test is far from over" after he rocked England with a career-best six-wicket haul on the second day of the series opener at Southampton on Thursday.

Windies skipper Holder says he has more to do after six-wicket England haul

An “angry and gutted” Stuart Broad sought reassurance about his England future after being dropped for the ongoing series opener against West Indies, the 34-year-old quick said on Friday.

'Gutted' Broad sought future reassurance after Southampton snub

Former England captain Nasser Hussain wants the ICC to revisit its regulations related to bad light which has affected Test matches over the years. The officials on Wednesday were forced to call off the opening day of the first Test between England and the West Indies due to bad light and rain which saw only 17.

Nasser Hussain wants ICC to change its 'bad light' laws

Batting great Brian Lara has said West Indies’ best chance of victory against England is to race out to an early lead and secure the win inside five days. All-rounder Jason Holder is part of the tourists’ impressive bowling attack but questions remain about their batting ahead of the series opener beginning in Southampton later on Wednesday.

West Indies must try to win inside four days, Brian Lara says

Rain delayed the start on Wednesday of the first Test between England and the West Indies at Southampton, the first international match since March. The eagerly anticipated fixture marks the sport's global return from months of coronavirus-enforced lockdown.

Rain delays international cricket's return in England-West Indies Test

Key worker heroes from across the cricket family were on Wednesday honoured by having their names displayed on the training shirts of the England Men’s Test team ahead of the start of the first #raisethebat Test against the West Indies.

ENG vs WI: Ben Stokes leads tribute with key worker names featuring on his team’s shirts as first Test gets under way

International cricket is finally back with England and West Indies set to lock horns in the first Test at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton after a break of more than 115 days.

ENG vs WI 1st Test: Weather updates and forecast for Day 1 in Southampton

Two of the world's best all-rounders in Ben Stokes and Jason Holder will be captaining their respective sides when England face the West Indies in the first Test at Southampton starting Wednesday.

All-rounders Stokes and Holder to lead from the front

Ben Stokes on Wednesday will become the latest captain to lead England in Test cricket as the ace all-rounder will replace Joe Root for the first Test against West Indies in Southampton.

ENG vs WI: Ben Stokes to follow Joe Root's advice and captain England 'his way'

West Indies are set to field their latest fast-bowling quartet during this week's first Test against England in Southampton, with the likes of Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach, captain Jason Holder and Alzarri Joseph all vying to make an impact.

West Indies unleash latest 'Fab Four' in England

West Indies coach Phil Simmons was told Wednesday he was in no danger of losing his job after the Barbados Cricket Association president said the former Test batsman should be sacked for attending his father-in-law's funeral.

Windies coach Simmons won't be sacked over funeral attendance

England cricket players were back on the field as they continue their preparation for the upcoming three-match Test series against the West Indies starting July 8.

Cricket back in different look as England bowlers give first glimpse of post-COVID celebrations - Watch

The England Cricket Board on Tuesday confirmed that Test captain Joe Root will miss the first Test of the three-match series against the West Indies. Ace all-rounder Ben Stokes, who has been Root’s deputy since July 2019, will lead the side for the first time with Jos Buttler named vice-captain.

Ben Stokes to lead England in 1st Test against West Indies; Joe Root to be back for Manchester Tests

Former England all-rounder and one of the icons of cricket, Ian Botham has claimed that he got infected by COVID-19 earlier this year but mistook it for a “bad case of flu”.

England great Ian Botham claims he had COVID-19 but mistook virus for 'bad flu'

England captain Joe Root is all set to miss the impending Test against West Indies starting July 8 to attend the birth of his second child. Ace all-rounder Ben Stokes will be handed the captain’s arm-band for the first time in Root’s absence.

Joe Root to miss opening Test against West Indies, Ben Stokes to lead England

Jofra Archer will join England's training camp at the Ageas Bowl on Thursday after his latest test for the coronavirus returned a negative result. Fast bowler Archer was initially delayed from joining up with 29 other England cricketers in Southampton after he reported a member of his household feeling unwell on Tuesday.

Archer to join England camp after second negative virus test

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson on Tuesday announced numerous measures to relax the lockdown in England but put question marks on the resumption of cricket by saying that “the ball is a natural vector of disease”.

'The ball is a natural vector of disease' - UK PM Boris Johnson says recreational cricket not safe to resume

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