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Bowlers stuck to their task on day four against England: WI coach Simmons

As Windies scalped five wickets on the final session of day four against England, Windies coach Phil Simmons has said that he was pleased with the performance of all bowlers.The coach also added that all bowlers displayed patience throughout the day and as a result, the team bagged five wickets in the final session of the day.His remarks came after the conclusion of day four of the first Test. Windies has restricted England to 284/8 and as a result, the hosts have a lead of just 170."It showed the persistence of the bowlers. We'd been fighting all day and Stokes and Zak started to take the bowling apart. But the persistence of Jason was rewarded and then Alzarri's spell was a huge spell too," ESPNCricinfo quoted Simmons as saying."I'm extremely pleased with the way the bowlers bowled today - both when two batters Rory Burns and Dom Sibley batted before lunch and more so when Stokes and Crawley were trying to take it away from us," he added.Adding further, he said: "The patience we ...

Eng vs WI 2nd Test: England should drop Joe Denly, feels Michael Vaughan

In the second Test, scheduled to begin on Thursday in Manchester, either Denly or Crawley is expected to be replaced by Root

Archer, former Windies pacer Tino engage in war of words on social media

England fast-bowler Jofra Archer and former West Indies speedster Tino Best engaged in a war of words on social media with respect to fast-bowler Stuart Broad's omission from the Southampton Test.

Eng vs WI 1st Test, Day 4: Burns, Sibley cut down visitors' lead (Lunch)

The duo put on a 72-run opening partnership in their second innings as England cut down West Indies' first innings lead to just 35 runs till Lunch

Eng vs WI: Playing as late as possible holds key for me, says Brathwaite

Playing here in 2017 and playing some county games, I have found the ball tends to do something throughout the day, says Kraigg Brathwaite

Sachin Tendulkar impressed with James Anderson's reverse swing abilities

What I experienced over a period of time that he would hold the bowl as if he is bowling an outswinger but the release point, he would try and bring the ball back in, says Tendulkar

Jason Holder says support towards Black Lives Matter 'meant world to him'

Holder said he felt Michael Holding's powerful speech on racism "in his veins"

Eng vs WI: Holder wins early battle with Stokes as Windies take control

Jason Holder took a career-best 6-42 and won the first round of his private duel with England all-rounder Ben Stokes as West Indies cricket team took control of the 1st Test at the Ageas Bowl on Day 2

Eng vs WI: Test cricket returns as rain affects Day 1; hosts 35-1 at stumps

Rory Burns was 20 not out and Joe Denly was unbeaten on 14, with Dom Sibley the man out bowled by Shannon Gabriel off the 10th delivery of the day

England, West Indies take a knee ahead of 1st cricket test at Ageas Bowl

Moments before the first ball was bowled at an empty Rose Bowl, West Indies' fielding players knelt in the outfield while their England counterparts did the same around the field

Eng v WI 1st Test, Day 1 at tea: Burns, Denly look solid after early wicket

The first session of the day was washed off and the toss took place after Lunch

Eng vs WI, 1st Test Day 1: First session washed out over damp outfield

The three-match Test series between England and West Indies will be played behind closed doors and the matches will be played in Southampton and Manchester

England vs West Indies head-to-head stats in Test cricket since 1928

The overall head-to-head statistics shows West Indies has an upper hand. However, in the recent past the England cricket team has emerged as a tough side to beat in its own backyard

Eng vs WI 1st Test: Check match timings, playing 11, live streaming details

England vs West Indies 1st Test match will be telecast live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD with English commentary. Fans could also watch the live streaming of Eng vs WI Test match on Sony Liv app

Eng vs WI: Stokes vs Holder will decide the 1st Test, says Simmons

I think that it's going to be a toss-up between these two all-rounders and hopefully, Jason can do what's necessary to get on top of Ben in this first Test, says WI coach Simmons

Eng vs WI Test series: Know about bio bubble, new playing conditions here

Cricket's oldest format kicks off a very new era for the sport. Here's how viewing experience will get changed during England vs Wes Indies Test series in times of coronavirus

Eng vs WI, 1st Test: West Indies can't last five days, says Brian Lara

The 51-year-old former skipper said while West Indies' boast of a formidable bowling attack, their batting department is a concern, which is precisely the reason behind his statement.

Eng vs WI playing 11: Vaughan picks Anderson over Broad for first Test

The Three Lions' have a variety of fast-bowling options to pick from and Vaughan feels one between Anderson and Broad should play the first Test, alongside Jofra Archer and Mark Wood

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.

Covid-19: West Indies cricket head coach Phil Simmons in self-isolation

West Indies head coach Phil Simmons is in self-isolation after leaving his cricket team's bio-secure location in the English city of Manchester for a short period of compassionate leave