Debutant Lees opens after Root wins toss
England have made six changes to their Test XI as they seek to put their Australian nightmare behind them.
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England win toss and will bat against West Indies
England captain Joe Root won the toss and opted to bat first against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test of the three-match series in Antigua on Tuesday.
West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Live Score Updates: England Win Toss, Opt To Bat
West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Live Score Updates:England captain Joe Root has won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in the first Test being played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. Kraigg Brathwaite-led West Indies will hope to start on a positive note against an English side that lacks the services of veteran pace duo of Stuart Broad and James Anderson. Root, on the other hand, will aim to put side the Ashes debacle and start afresh. (LIVE SCORECARD)
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.
Jonny Bairstow hits ton but England’s seamers struggle for wickets in warm-up
Jonny Bairstow picked up where he left off in Sydney with a century on the second day of England’s Test warm-up 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.
Jonny Bairstow hits century as England batters dominate in Antigua
Jonny Bairstow picked up where he left off at Sydney with a century in England’s Test warm-up in the West Indies.
Bairstow smashes ton in Windies warm up
Jonny Bairstow has picked up where he left off in Sydney with a century on the second day of England's Test warm-up in the West Indies.