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He's fantastic: 'Big fan' Kemar Roach praises Ben Stokes before WI-Eng Test

Ahead of the three-match Test series against England, West Indies pacer Kemar Roach has said that he is a big fan of all-rounder Ben Stokes.

Sachin Tendulkar had 'magnificent technique', says Nasser Hussain

Sachin Tendulkar is one of the most difficult batsmen to whom I have bowled in my career, he always used to hit in the straight lines, says Ian Bishop

Eng vs WI 1st Test: Absence of fans won't affect intensity, says Ollie Pope

The three-Test series will be played behind close doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic

England names 13-man squad for 1st Test vs WI, excludes Bairstow, Moeen Ali

Apart from the squad, nine players will remain at the venue as Test reserves

England board approves increase in unqualified cricketers from next season

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has approved a recommendation from the Performance Cricket Committee (PCC) to increase the number of unqualified cricketers that first-class counties can field in mens county cricket from next season.

England PM gives nod for the return of recreational cricket from July 11

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the resumption of recreational cricket from July 11 after Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the green light. The ECB's announcement on Friday night came after Johnson made a U-turn after his earlier suggestion that teas and dressing rooms were among major obstacle in the amateur and grassroots game -- a traditional feature of British summertime -- returning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. An ECB statement said the UK government's announcement pertaining to recreational cricket applies at this time to England only. "The ECB is delighted that the UK Government has given the green light for recreational cricket in England to return from Saturday 11 July," the statement said. "The latest update from the UK Government signals progression from Step 3 to Step 4 of ECB's roadmap to return for the recreational game, meaning competitive cricket matches in England with adjustments to respect hygiene and social distancing would be ...

Eng vs WI: Sam Curran tests negative for Covid-19, to resume training

Curran, who went into self-isolation in his hotel room at the Ageas Bowl after he felt ill, had given his sample on Thursday

England to join Windies in wearing 'Black Lives Matter' logo during Tests

The decision taken by the England and Wales Cricket Board was fully supported by the England players led by Test skipper Joe Root and stand-in captain for the opening Test, Ben Stokes.

Eng vs WI: England's Sam Curran undergoes Covid-19 test after feeling sick

England all-rounder Sam Curran gave his sample on Thursday and is currently self-isolating in his hotel room at the Ageas Bowl

Eng vs WI: Third match to be named as 'Ruth Strauss Foundation Test'

England and West Indies will lock horns in three-Test series, beginning July 8 and this will mark the return of international cricket

Eng vs WI: Mark Wood expects Stokes to do brilliant job as England captain

Stokes has never led a side in first-class cricket but will be captaining the national team for the first time in his career

Eng vs WI: Ben Stokes will do a great job as captain, says England coach

England's World Cup hero Ben Stokes was on Tuesday named captain for the opening Test against West Indies in place of Root, who has taken leave to be with his wife for the birth of their second child

Stokes to captain England in 1st Test as Root attends birth of his child

Having never led a side in first-class cricket, Stokes will lead the national team for the first time in his career when England and West Indies lock horns 1st Test at Ageas Bowl from July 8

Had coronavirus in January but thought I had bad flu: Ian Botham

Former England all-rounder Ian Botham has claimed that he got infected by the dreaded coronavirus early this year but mistook it for "a bad case of flu". The contagious disease has infected over 10 million people worldwide, killing more than 500,000. "I think the thing to remember is that six months ago no-one even knew what this was, hadn't heard of it," Botham told Good Morning Britain. "I've actually had it. I had it at the end of December, beginning of January, and I thought I had a bad case of flu. It's amazing how long it has been around, we don't know all the details. It was very much a sort of in the dark, let's see what happens." Botham urged the people to show a bit of patience as he hoped things will improve in a couple of weeks. "I think people have been responding extremely well. I hope they show a bit more patience over the next couple of weeks or so, so we can get to a situation where everybody can move around," he said. While the three-Test series beginning July 8

Broad asks sports psychologist to help England perform in absence of crowds

The upcoming three-match Test series between England and West Indies, starting here on July 8, will mark the resumption of international cricket after the coronavirus-forced hiatus

Delayed county cricket season to begin on August 1: England cricket board

The delayed 2020 county cricket season will finally begin on August 1, announced the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday. The season, due to start in April, was suspended indefinitely in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, also pushing ECB's new tournament 'The Hundred' to 2021. The format of the County Championship will be decided by the 18 First-Class Counties in early July and subsequently, the new schedule will be announced. "A commitment to play women's domestic cricket in 2020 has also been made, but may differ from the planned rollout of the new women's elite domestic structure," said the ECB in a statement. "Preparation and planning for the season across the men's and women's domestic game remains subject to ongoing advice from Government and medical professionals with the safety of players, staff and officials the first priority." The players can also resume training "on or before July 1" and plans for the season include "options for red-ball and white-ball

My style won't change if given role of captaincy in absence of Root: Stokes

Vice-captain Stokes is being speculated to replace Root, who is taking leave to be with his wife for the birth of their second child, for the first Test at Southampton from July 8

Stokes to lead England as Root set to miss July 8 Test match vs Windies

England skipper Joe Root is set to miss the opening Test against West Indies next week to attend the birth of his second child

West Indies players to wear 'Black Lives Matter' logo against England

The West Indies cricketers will sport a 'Black Lives Matter' logo on the collars of their shirts during the upcoming three-Test series against England to protest against racism in sports.

Pakistan cricketers arrive in England for Test and T20I series

The Pakistan cricket contingent, including 20 players and support staff, arrived in England for their upcoming assignment in which they are scheduled to play three Tests and as many T20Is