Kent's director of cricket Paul Downton backs Zak Crawley to impress for England during Test series in the West Indies
Kent's director of cricket Paul Downton is backing Zak Crawley to have a successful England series in the West Indies.
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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.
England's Robinson ruled out of opening test against the West Indies
England seamer Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of the opening test against the West Indies starting on Tuesday after failing to recover from a back spasm, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.
England include Saqib Mahmood to Test squad vs West Indies as paceman Ollie Robinson ruled out for first Test
Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of England's first Test against the West Indies in Antigua after suffering a back spasm, with uncapped seamer Saqib Mahmood brought into the squad. Robinson pulled up midway through an over during a warm-up match against a Cricket West Indies President's XI and was unable to take part in training on Sunday.
Ollie Robinson doubt for first Test as Mark Wood and Ben Stokes return to action
Ollie Robinson’s hopes of appearing in England’s first Test against the West Indies hung in the balance as he sat out the final day of warm-up action in Antigua, but Mark Wood and Ben Stokes made welcome returns to the bowling attack.
Alex Lees half-century offers encouragement in England’s search for an opener
Newcomer Alex Lees gave a solid audition as England’s latest opener, batting through two full sessions for an unbeaten half-century on the first day of the tourists’ Test warm-up match in Antigua.
England news: Alex Lees half-century offers encouragement in opener search
Newcomer Alex Lees gave a solid audition as England’s latest opener, batting through two full sessions for an unbeaten half-century on the first day of the tourists’ Test warm-up match in Antigua.
Alex Lees and Zak Crawley make half-centuries as England make promising start
Uncapped opener Alex Lees posted an assured half-century on his first outing as an England player, tuning up for next week’s first Test against the West Indies with a sturdy warm-up performance in Antigua.