5 key talking points ahead of England’s Test series against the West Indies
England’s Test team are desperate to arrest their slide after an Ashes thrashing, with the West Indies standing in their way.
Graham Thorpe Sport News
Captain Joe Root ‘committed, excited and energised’ to take England forward
Joe Root believes he has plenty left in the tank as England captain as he looks to lift his side out of the doldrums in the West Indies.
Root out to prove point against Windies after dodging axe post-Ashes
There is no doubt in Joe Root’s mind he remains the best man to lead England as they embark on their latest new era with today’s first Test against West Indies.
Five key talking points ahead of England’s Test series against the West Indies
England’s Test team are desperate to arrest their slide after an Ashes thrashing, with the West Indies standing in their way.
Joe Root energised to take England forward
Joe Root believes he has plenty left in the tank as England captain as he looks to lift his side out of the doldrums in the West Indies.
Alex Lees backed to have a successful Test career after impressing in Antigua
Zak Crawley tipped his new opening partner Alex Lees for a successful Test career after the pair began the job of moving England past their Ashes despair.
Solid start for Alex Lees and Zak Crawley as England warm up for West Indies
Newcomer Alex Lees and Zak Crawley began England’s tour of the West Indies with a wicketless first session in their only warm-up clash in Antigua, kicking off the much-discussed “red-ball reset” in sturdy fashion.
Alex Lees backed to have a successful Test career after impressing in Antigua
Zak Crawley tipped his new opening partner Alex Lees for a successful Test career after the pair began the job of moving England past their Ashes despair.