Jamie Smith impresses with the bat, but denies James Anderson key final moment Wicketkeeper inadvertently denies James Anderson a final Test innings The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
Jamie Smith enjoys dream debut as England dominate West Indies Revamp Test side outclass hurry into match-winning position Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2024
Jamie Smith makes his mark on debut as England dominate sorry West Indies West Indies crumbled to 79 for six to make an innings defeat on Friday a virtual certainty. The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
England close in on big win over West Indies and fitting end for Anderson England are on the verge of winning the first Test against the West Indies, who trail by 171 runs with four second-innings wickets remaining The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024
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
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
1st Test: England 189/3 at stumps on Day 1 after debutant Gus Atkinson demolished West Indies at Lord's Gus Atkinson, making his Test debut for England, overshadowed the farewell of the legendary James Anderson by claiming an astonishing seven wickets as the West Indies were skittled out for a mere 121 runs on the first day at Lord's on Wednesday. The Times of India · Jul 11, 2024
It was a very special day – Gus Atkinson revels in dream England debut at Lord’s The Surrey seamer served up stunning figures of seven for 45 on day one of the first Test against the West Indies. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 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
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
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
Gus Atkinson upstages retiring James Anderson as England skittle West Indies Anderson belatedly got in on the act, dismissing number 11 Jayden Seales to end the innings. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024 Gus Atkinson takes two wickets in first session of James Anderson’s final Test The Surrey seamer gave a glimpse into the future on a morning dedicated almost entirely to England’s retiring record wicket-taker.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024 England lead West Indies by 68 runs: first Test, day one – as it happened Debutant Gus Atkinson stole the show with seven wickets as England skittled West Indies for 121 and moved into a 68-run lead at stumps
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2024 Ben Stokes already has an eye on the Ashes as England step into a new era Out with the old and in with the new as Test cricket returns
The Times of India · Jul 10, 2024 'I am not going to lie...' England captain Ben Stokes already preparing in mind for Ashes England captain Ben Stokes is determined to lead his team to victory in the upcoming home Test series against the West Indies, starting on Wednesday, without compromising his long-term ambition of reclaiming the Ashes in Australia.
WhatToWatch · Jul 10, 2024 How to watch England vs West Indies and live stream Jimmy Anderson's farewell Test online, Day 3 Here's how you can watch England vs West Indies 1st Test online, ready for when it takes place from Wednesday, July 10 to Sunday, July 14.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024 Ben Stokes admits England’s focus is on Ashes as well as West Indies series The England captain wants to turn his remodelled team into winners in Australia as they start Test summer against West Indies at Lord’s
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024 Ben Stokes says criticism of England at Euro 2024 ‘tough to see’ The Test captain feels England have been judged too harshly for their efforts in Germany, particularly as they have reached the semi-finals.
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024 Ben Stokes: It’s tough to see the backlash against England’s footballers England’s football team have been criticised for their performance at Euro 2024, despite reaching the semi-finals
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024 Jimmy Anderson set for final bow at Lord’s as Father Time watches on The almost-42 Test bowling ‘addict’ bows out at Lord’s knowing English cricket’s ‘big dogs’ have to look to next year’s Ashes
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024 England captain Ben Stokes says ruthless selection calls made with Ashes in mind Wednesday’s game at Lord’s marks a watershed moment in Stokes’ reign, with 41-year-old James Anderson making a farewell appearance
Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024 Mixed feelings for legend James Anderson ahead of England swansong The pace-bowler bows out against West Indies