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6,000 runs, 200 wickets – A look at Ben Stokes’ latest Test landmark

Sir Garfield Sobers and Jacques Kallis are the only other players to have achieved the twin feats.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

Jamie Smith shines as England secure big first-innings lead against West Indies

Smith hit eight fours and two big sixes in an innings that showed the kind of dynamism the selectors want at number seven.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

England stretch lead over the West Indies to 172 at lunch as Root and Brook star

England moved to 293 for six on the second morning at Lord’s as Root (68) and Brook (50) shared a stand of 91.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

Atkinson’s seven-wicket debut puts England in charge against West Indies

Ben Stokes’s side took control with a commanding bowling performance on the first day of the first Test, ending it with a 68-run lead

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024

Atkinson upstages Anderson farewell with 7-45 on debut

Debutant Gus Atkinson took seven wickets as England established a strong lead on day one of the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's.

AAP · Jul 10, 2024

Gus Atkinson steals spotlight from James Anderson as England set up dominant position over West Indies

Seven-wicket haul restricts visitors to 121 all out before England stroll into first-innings lead at Lord’s

Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2024

Debutant Gus Atkinson steals retiring James Anderson’s limelight at Lord’s

The Surrey paceman assumed centre stage as he toppled the tourists for 121.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024

Gus Atkinson steals the limelight in James Anderson’s farewell Test

James Anderson took his wicket tally to 701, but was upstaged by debutant Gus Atkinson

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024

Jimmy Anderson the wallflower at his own party but late wicket brings cheer

Until his late dismissal of Jayden Seales, the bowler looked like he would prefer to slip quietly into Test retirement

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024

England debutants to take five-wicket hauls since Ben Stokes became captain

Gus Atkinson achieved the feat against West Indies at Lord’s.

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024