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England vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

England vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and elected to field in the second Test against England at Trent Bridge on Thursday. With sunny blue skies overhead, conditions appeared ideal for batting on a lightly-grassed pitch. But Brathwaite's decision was understandable given his side had been bowled out for just 121 and 136 during an innings and 114-run defeat by England in the first Test at Lord's last week. Both sides had already named their teams before the toss, with England recalling fast bowler Mark Wood after veteran seamer James Anderson retired from international duty. But the West Indies, who had planned to be unchanged, were forced to make a late alteration when spinner Gudakesh Motie woke up with 'flu on the morning of the game and dropped out. (Live Scorecard)

James Anderson Bows Out Of Test Cricket A Winner As England Thrash West Indies

James Anderson bowed out of international cricket on the winning side as England thrashed the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on the third day of the first Test at Lord's on Friday. This was the 41-year-old veteran's 188th and last Test before retiring from England duty, with Anderson's tally of 704 Test wickets the most taken by any fast bowler in the history of the format. "It's been an amazing week, been overwhelmed with the reaction of the crowd and everyone around the ground," Anderson told Sky Sports.

Watch: James Anderson Shows Class Is Permanent With Unplayable Ball In Last Test

James Anderson may be retiring after the first Test between England and West Indies, but he reminded everyone that class is permanent on Day 2 of the match. Anderson came back to bowl after England achieved a 250-run lead in the first innings. Opening the bowling, Anderson struck first, sending back West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite with a superb inswinger. Having claimed only one wicket in the first innings, Anderson produced the special delivery he'd been searching to cap off an incredible Test career.

Ben Stokes Makes History, Becomes 3rd Player Ever To Achieve Sensational Feat

England all-rounder Ben Stokes on Thursday joined the company of West Indies great Garry Sobers and South Africa's legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis to become the third player and first England player to secure a double of 6,000-plus runs and 200-plus wickets in Test cricket. Stokes accomplished this feat against West Indies in the first Test of the three-match series at Lord's. Dismissing batter Kirk McKenzie in his first over, Stokes got his 200th Test wicket. In 103 Tests, he has taken 200 wickets so far. Also with the bat, he has scored 6,320 runs at an average of 35.30, with 13 centuries and 31 fifties. His best score is 258.

Watch: On James Anderson's Last Test, Harry Brook Takes Stunning One-Handed Catch

As James Anderson winds down the clock in his career, the fans at Lord's were treated to a spectacular catch on the first day of the first England vs West Indies Test. England batsman Harry Brook, fielding at third slip, took a stunning diving catch to dismiss West Indies' debutant opener Mikyle Louis. Louis had worked his way up to a slow but steady 27 on debut, when Brook's sensational effort sent the 23-year-old from St. Kitts and Nevis back to the dugout. England captain Ben Stokes, who was the bowler, had a reaction worthy of a watch.

England's Joe Root Changes Opinion On Infamous Jonny Bairstow Ashes Run Out

England batter and former skipper Joe Root shared his surprising take on the incident that saw Jonny Bairstow dismissed uniquely in the Ashes series 2023 against Australia. Root highlighted the need for players to be more aware while acknowledging the legality of the dismissal. It was the second Test of the Ashes series as England were in the midst of a challenging run-chase of 371 runs. Jonny Bairstow, known for his resilience at the crease, was on 10 runs when the moment of controversy unfolded. After ducking a ball, Bairstow casually stepped outside his crease, assuming the ball was dead. However, Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey seized the opportunity, swiftly stumping Bairstow before he could return to safety.

England vs West Indies, 1st Test Highlights: England Thrash West Indies On Day 3 To Give Memorable Farewell To James Anderson

England vs West Indies Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: Debutant Gus Atkinson's terrific spell helped England defeat West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on Day 3 of the first Test. On Day 3, West Indies trailed by 171 runs with only four wickets in hands. In total, Atkinson scalped seven wickets in the first innings, followed by five in the second innings as West Indies were bundled out for 121. However, the main highlight of the match was veteran pacer James Anderson's farewell as he drew curtains on his 21-year-old Test career. In his final match, he scalped a total of four wickets. (Scorecard)

Watch: English Cricketer Takes A One-Hand Screamer, Ben Stokes Says "What The Heck"

Fielding is one of the crucial things in the game of cricket. At times, it is not the batting or bowling of a team but the fielding that takes the centre stage in a victory or a defeat. This is a major reason that a good fielder is always valued and appretiated. Hence, spectacular fielding efforts that are recorded on camera rarely go unnoticed. Such is the standard of cricket nowadays that a sensational fielding stuff is nothing new. Despite all of that, a catch taken by Englishman Paul Coughlin has dragged a lot of attention. So much that even England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes could not hold himself from reacting to it.

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England vs West Indies 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

James Anderson Bows Out Of Test Cricket A Winner As England Thrash West Indies

Watch: James Anderson Shows Class Is Permanent With Unplayable Ball In Last Test

Ben Stokes Makes History, Becomes 3rd Player Ever To Achieve Sensational Feat

Watch: On James Anderson's Last Test, Harry Brook Takes Stunning One-Handed Catch

England's Joe Root Changes Opinion On Infamous Jonny Bairstow Ashes Run Out

England vs West Indies, 1st Test Highlights: England Thrash West Indies On Day 3 To Give Memorable Farewell To James Anderson

Watch: English Cricketer Takes A One-Hand Screamer, Ben Stokes Says "What The Heck"