Strauss excited by Bairstow potential

England captain Andrew Strauss believes newcomer Jonny Bairstow will thrive should he be picked for the first Investec Test against West Indies.

Tahir seeks Qadir’s help before England series

Imran Tahir, South Africa’s Pakistan-born legspinner, has said that he will seek the advice of mentor Abdul Qadir while preparing for the Test series against England in July

Sammy rallies Windies

Captain Darren Sammy admits West Indies need to find a winning habit as they prepare to begin the Investec Test series against England.

Caddick rewinds to Windies in 2000

Former England fast bowler Andy Caddick relished an uphill battle – and that was just what he got in the 2000 Test series with West Indies.

No surgery for Stokes

Durham and England all-rounder Ben Stokes will not need a planned operation on a knee injury. The 20-year-old has been struggling with a cartilage problem that has affected his ability to bowl

Strauss not looking too far ahead

Andrew Strauss has said he is taking the issues of the England captaincy one series at a time

Strauss handed Test mace

Captain Andrew Strauss has received the prestigious International Cricket Council Test Championship mace after leading England to the top of the table on the annual cut-off date of April 1.

Prior not underestimating Windies

Wicketkeeper-batsman Matt Prior is adamant there will be no room for complacency as England set out to restate their credentials as Test cricket’s number one team, against West Indies at Lord’s.

Batsmen cause concern for tourists

West Indies’ pace attack reported fit and well at Lord’s on Tuesday – from their minor niggles – but the bigger question marks for the first Investec Test against England surround the tourists’ callow batsmen.

Prior excited by Bairstow presence

Matt Prior said he was not worried about fellow wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow’s inclusion in the England squad to face West Indies

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