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Eng vs WI series will be litmus test for cricket amid Covid-19: Pollock

The idea is to try and incorporate three teams of 8 and people have two innings and you get to compete, and it almost gives you an opportunity to come back, says Pollock on 3T cricket

Holder will be back to bowling in four-day game: WI coach Phil Simmons

Holder didn't bowl when his team fielded in the second innings and wasn't required to bat on the final day of the three-day match on Thursday.

Batting will hold key to West Indies' success in England: Michael Atherton

England's 30-member training group is preparing for the Test series against the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl's biosecure bubble, which is set to host the opening match

Eng vs WI: Archer adds depth to England's fast bowling unit, says Mark Wood

England's 30-member training group is preparing for the Test series at the Ageas Bowl's bio-secure bubble, which is set to host the opening match on July 8

All English cricketers return negative for Covid-19 ahead of WI series: ECB

All the English cricketers vying for places in the squad for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies returned negative for COVID-19, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday. The ECB confirmed that a total of 702 COVID-19 tests were carried out between June 3 and June 23 with "several stakeholder groups" working at Southampton and Manchester with some being tested multiple times. "We can confirm that all 702 tests were negative," the ECB said in a statement. "The England & Wales Cricket Board can confirm that 702 COVID-19 tests were carried out between 3 June and 23 June with several stakeholder groups working at the bio-secure venues of the Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford. "These groups include players, support staff, match officials, ECB staff, venue staff and hotel staff." Fast bowler Jofra Archer will, however, go through a second COVID-19 test and will join England's behind-closed-doors training camp on Thursday, provided he tests ...

British PM Boris Johnson terms the cricket ball a natural vector of disease

Responding to a question from Conservative MP Greg Clark in the House of Commons, Johnson said that it was too soon to lift current restrictions preventing the return of recreational cricket.

Jofra Archer to take second Covid-19 test before joining England squad

England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement that the Jofra Archer will join England's behind-closed-doors training camp on Thursday after a member of his household felt unwell over the weekend

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Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, retains the top spot on the list with $140 billion net worth, down $7 billion from last year, mainly due to the world's largest divorce settlement

England players to be tested again for Covid-19 before full-scale training

The players are staying at the Hilton Hotel, which is attached to the stadium.

Eng vs WI: Coach Phil Simmons impressed with Shannon Gabriel's recovery

England and West Indies will be playing three Test matches behind closed doors, beginning July 8.

Phil Simmons claims he was racially abused in England's league cricket

Simmons, currently the head coach of the touring West Indies team here, did not specify in which English league he was racially targeted

England will pay tribute to key workers in #RaiseTheBat Test series vs WI

Marking the return of international cricket, the three-Test series between England and West Indies will begin on July 8 behind closed doors

Will be watching England vs West Indies Test series closely: Tim Paine

The three-Test series will mark the resumption of cricket after the sport was suspended in March in the wake of coronavirus pandemic

West Indies has a well-versed bowling attack: Wicket-keeper Dowrich

Kemar is probably the most skilful of all them in terms of being able to get a consistent line and length, and moving the ball both ways, says Shane Dowrich

West Indies would rely on pace attack against England: Shannon Gabriel

The England-West Indies series will be the first international cricket contest since March when coronavirus halted all sporting action

Just want to forget that: Shannon Gabriel on Root altercation in St Lucia

Gabriel insisted that he is not harbouring any hard feelings towards the hosts as Windies cricket team prepares to take on England in a Test series, beginning July 8

England spinner Parkinson hopeful of playing the 1st Test against Windies

England will take on the West Indies in three Tests in what will be the first top-level cricket competition since the sport came to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic in March

Kemar Roach backs the idea of using wax to shine the ball after saliva ban

Roach also liked the idea of taking a second new ball after 50-55 overs during an innings of a Test match to ensure the balance between bat and ball

Windies opener Brathwaite keen to follow Desmond Haynes' advice in England

Before departing for England, Brathwaite had consulted former opener Haynes and said he is up for the challenge that lies ahead in England

Shai Hope confident of replicating his 2017 heroics against England again

Hope hasn't scored a ton since 2017 Headingley Test heroics when he scored centuries in both the innings to lead his side to a much-cherished victory against England, chasing a daunting 322-run target