Ben Stokes says Mark Wood has ‘heart of a lion’ as England whitewash West Indies The pace bowler produced an outstanding spell of pace bowling to set up the win. The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024
England’s Ben Stokes sensed time was right to ‘blow West Indies away’ Ben Stokes said he sensed it was time to strike after England’s 10-wicket win in the third Test at Edgbaston The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024
Mark Wood and Ben Stokes sparkle as England complete series rout of West Indies Ben Stokes hits England’s fastest ever Test half-century The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2024
England wrap up 10-wicket rout of West Indies: third cricket Test, day three – as it happened Mark Wood splattered the lower order before Ben Stokes bashed England’s fastest Test fifty to complete a 3-0 series win The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2024
‘I’ll be a little gutted in a few days’: Smith upbeat despite missing century Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith was successful taking on the short ball, despite his unfamiliarity with the challenge as he made 95 at Edgbaston The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024
Jamie Smith vows to continue fearless cricket after taking attack to West Indies The Surrey wicketkeeper made 95 to help England take charge against the West Indies. The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024
Joe Root seizes on reprieve and edges further up list of the all-time greats Former captain should have been out early on but then proceeded to switch pressure back on to West Indies The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024
Smith and Root put England in control as West Indies stumble in third Test Jamie Smith (95) and Joe Root (87) piled on the runs and two late West Indies wickets gave England the upper hand in the third Test at Edgbaston The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024
England vs West Indies: Jamie Smith denied maiden Test century but hosts in firm control Tourists in trouble two wickets down and still 61 runs behind after day two at Edgbaston Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2024
Jamie Smith denied maiden Test century but England dominating West Indies Wicketkeeper Smith was dismissed for 95 after helping England claim a first-inning lead of 94 The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024
Joe Root passes 12,000 Test runs as England close in on parity with West Indies Root moved above Brian Lara into seventh place in the all-time list of Test runscorers. The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2024
Late England wickets boost West Indies hopes after Atkinson and Woakes shine Gus Atkinson took four wickets as West Indies struggled to 282 all out on the opening day at Edgbaston but three late wickets kept the tourists in the game The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024
Harry Brook hits first home Test century as England push lead beyond 300 England are 307 ahead at lunch. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024
Fast-starter Jamie Smith won't remain under radar for long as England's big plans unfold Wicketkeeper to make second Test appearance against West Indies in Nottingham Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024 Have England found Bazball’s missing piece in Jamie Smith Wicketkeeper Smith has been chosen for England because of his batting prowess, but he was also tidy with the gloves on debut
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024 Joe Root proud to offer senior service in new-look England team The former captain is now the most experienced player as young talents emerge in wake of Jimmy Anderson’s farewell
The Times of India · Jul 12, 2024 How West Indies' guard of honour plans for James Anderson failed The West Indies' intention to pay tribute to England's legendary bowler James Anderson with a guard of honour on day two of the first Test at Lord's was derailed by an unexpected moment of jubilation.
The Times of India · Jul 12, 2024 ENG vs WI 1st Test: England close on a big win against West Indies in Anderson farewell NEW DELHI: England ended the second day of the first Test at Lord's in a dominant position, with the West Indies struggling at 79/6 in their second innings, trailing by 171 runs.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024 West Indies admit Jimmy Anderson’s guard of honour was derailed by run-out Jimmy Anderson missed out on a guard of honour because the West Indies players were too far away after celebrating the run-out of Shoaib Bashir
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024 Jimmy Anderson lets new England teammates shine in fitting farewell When Anderson went out to bat for the last time in Test cricket, it was alongside his 109th England teammate, Jamie Smith
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024 West Indies miss James Anderson guard of honour plan due to run out celebrations Anderson padded up for what is surely the last time on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024 Jamie Smith impresses with the bat, but denies James Anderson key final moment Wicketkeeper inadvertently denies James Anderson a final Test innings
Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2024 Jamie Smith enjoys dream debut as England dominate West Indies Revamp Test side outclass hurry into match-winning position
The Independent UK · 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 Guardian - 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