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Eng vs WI, 1st Test preview: Cricket returns in a bio-secure environment

This will be the first time when international cricket will be played with new set of changed rules put forward by ICC looking at the coronavirus threat

WI vs Eng: Root's absence to be advantage for West Indies, says Kemar Roach

West Indies pacer Kemar Roach has said that the absence of Joe Root in the England side for the first Test of the three-match series will give advantage to the Caribbean team

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.

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

Ben Stokes best option for captaincy during Root's absence: Nasser Hussain

Regular Test skipper Joe Root is likely to miss the first Test against West Indies at the Ageas Bowl starting July 8 as his wife is expecting their second child at the same time

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

Ben Stokes has a great cricket brain: Broad on all-rounder leading England

Veteran England fast-bowler Stuart Broad batted for all-rounder Ben Stokes to lead the side in the first Test against West Indies if regular Test skipper Joe Root ended up missing the clash

Eng vs WI: Root wary of West Indies' pace battery ahead of Test series

England had suffered a 1-2 loss against West Indies in its away series last year and the visitors will rely on its potent pace unit to retain the Wisden Trophy

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

Ben Stokes' leadership style similar to that of Virat Kohli, says Joe Root

Root is expecting the arrival of his second child in July and he could miss a match or two to be with his wife Carrie and also to maintain the bio-security protocols to tackle Covid-19

ECB self-isolation rule casts doubts on Root's inclusion for 1st Test vs WI

The first game of the three-Test series begins at the Aegeas Bowl from July 8 and Root's wife is due around the same time

Joe Root awaits birth of 2nd child, could miss July 8 Test vs West Indies

Root's wife, Carrie, is due to give birth to their second child at the start of July and the first Test in Southampton is scheduled to begin on July 8

Root optimistic on resuming England home season despite coronavirus threat

Some media reports have suggested an expanded squad of up to 30 could remain in camp for as long as nine weeks, with Tests played behind closed doors

Pay cut to no cricket: Here's what England Test captain Joe Root said

With all professional cricket coming to a halt till May 28 in the United Kingdom and more delays expected, speculation is rife that the ECB is mulling pay cuts for its centrally-contracted player

On this day 4 years ago, England scripted highest chase in T20 WC history

England cricket team achieved the feat against South Africa in the group-stage match of the 2016 edition at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Faf du Plessis, Joe Root play down on-field incident during 4th Test match

Faf du Plessis appeared to bump into Buttler while exchanging words with Broad on the fourth afternoon of the fourth Test, which England won by 191 runs.

Carnage at Lord's: Ireland dismiss England for 85, 20 wickets fall on Day 1

Murtagh stars as Ireland end dream first day with 122-run lead over England

Omission of Alex Hales has had a unifying effect on the team: Joe Root

Root, who is England's Test captain, also said that Jofra Archer can still make a late entry into the World Cup squad