England tour of West Indies 2018/19

West Indies v England, 3rd T20I, St Kitts

Trevor Bayliss: England's World Cup puzzle just got harder after T20Is in Caribbean

England coach pleased with players rising to challenge of fighting for World Cup spots
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd T20I, St Kitts

Eoin Morgan praises England fringe players for making World Cup cases

Jordan, Billings, Willey, Denly put pressure on selectors with performances in T20I clean sweep
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd T20I, St Kitts

David Willey four-for leads England series sweep as West Indies are dismissed for 71

Chris Gayle resting as West Indies look to restore pride with England leading series 2-0
May 02, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd T20I, St Kitts

Sam Billings shows England what they've been missing in West Indies

Old-school approach may be too late for World Cup hopes but is eye-catching all the same
May 03, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd T20, St Kitts

Pride on the line as West Indies face salvage job in finale against England

England could sweep series with another win in St Kitts to end tour on a high
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd T20I, St Kitts

Chris Jordan and Sam Billings show fringe benefits in World Cup build-up

Time is running out to make a case for the summer's big event, but two players in particular have stepped up
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd T20I, St Kitts

Sam Billings rescues England, Chris Jordan destroys West Indies for 2-0 win

England name unchanged side for second T20I, resting Mark Wood again
May 03, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

England look to avoid leaving West Indies empty-handed with T20 series on the line

Tourists lead 1-0, can claim their only silverware of tour in St Kitts
May 01, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

David Willey questions prospect of Jofra Archer's fast-tracking into England World Cup plans

Left-arm seamer under pressure to make his case in final two matches of England's tour
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st T20I, St Lucia

Chris Jordan, England's forgotten World Cup option?

At the age of 30, it's easy to overlook allrounder's claims. But he offers a complete package to the selectors
May 02, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st T20I, St Lucia

Jonny Bairstow leads England to four-wicket win after bowlers restrict West Indies

Both teams ring in changes for start of T20 series
May 01, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

World Cup still the focus for England and West Indies despite format switch

Andre Russell set to miss out with knee injury as England's fringe players are given chance to press their claims
May 03, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

Broadcast dispute hits CWI pockets as Sky baulk at cost of additional T20Is

Final two matches, valued at $1 million each, were added to itinerary after tour had been signed off
May 05, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

Dawid Malan itching to restate his credentials after season in the wilderness

Batsman cast aside after fallow run in Test cricket, but T20I record stands up to scrutiny
May 05, 2024
West Indies v England, 5th ODI, St Lucia

England's rigid front-runners suffer another untimely brain-freeze

Eoin Morgan's men have been World Cup front-runners for two years now. But their lack of adaptability on sporty pitches is a concern
May 05, 2024
West Indies v England, 5th ODI, St Lucia

Jofra Archer on World Cup radar, says Trevor Bayliss, after England suffer another off-day

With the 2019 World Cup looming, we take a look at England's five biggest malfunctions with the bat since the last tournament
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 5th ODI, St Lucia

England's five post-World Cup batting shockers

With the 2019 World Cup looming, we take a look at England's five biggest malfunctions with the bat since the last tournament
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 5th ODI, St Lucia

Oshane Thomas five-for, Chris Gayle 77 lead West Indies to share of series

England lead series 2-1, Plunkett misses out with sore foot
May 01, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

Series on the line as England and West Indies six-hitters prepare for final thrash

Boundary-laden series set for feisty finale on one of the best batting surfaces in the Caribbean
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 4th ODI, Grenada

Chris Gayle hints at 'un-retirement' after six-laden 162

West Indies opener suggests he could still change his mind after rolling back the years in ODIs against England
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 4th ODI, Grenada

Pressure contests are ideal World Cup dress rehearsals - Jos Buttler

England batsman sealed spoils with 150 from 77 balls, but was pushed closer than anyone could have imagined
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 4th ODI, St George's

Spanked! Battered! Thwacked! Walloped! How England and West Indies shared a world record 46 sixes

England break sixes record set by West Indies in series opener
May 06, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

Faster, bigger ... Jos Buttler and Chris Gayle scorch the record books

England smoke a record 24 sixes as 154 runs come from the final ten overs of their innings in Grenada
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 4th ODI, St George's

Jos Buttler's 150 leads England to victory and 2-1 series lead

Alex Hales to play for Jason Roy, who has a hamstring injury
May 01, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

Series in the balance as Andre Russell prepares for West Indies comeback

Allrounder could make his international return as England look to recover poise after Barbados defeat
May 05, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

Sam Curran added to T20 squad as Moeen Ali takes break ahead of IPL

Allrounder given break alongside Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler after busy international winter
May 04, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

Joe Root turned down chance for rest during England T20Is

Test captain prefers to stay available for England as he seeks to re-establish himself in shortest form of the game
May 06, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

West Indies ready to spring World Cup surprise, say coaches

Richard Pybus and Trevor Bayliss in agreement about potency of squad, despite lowly world ranking
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd ODI, St George's

West Indies and England frustrated as match abandoned because of rain

Hales replaces injured Stokes, Woakes returns from rest as Curran misses out
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd ODI, St George's

England hope Ben Stokes will be fit for fourth ODI despite ankle injury

Stokes warmed up with England in Grenada, but left field after trying to run
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd ODI, St George's

Game on as England, West Indies enter third ODI with series level

West Indies' bright future enters spotlight with win over world No.1 England
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd ODI, St George's

Darren Bravo hails Chris Gayle as a 'legend' and 'priceless'

Bravo: Gayle makes up for lack of mobility with power and charisma
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd ODI, St George's

Knee problems no threat to England career, Chris Woakes says

Woakes: 'It's not a concern ... just a dodgy knee from too much bowling'
May 02, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd ODI, Barbados

The embers of the Fire in Babylon are starting to glow again

There are multiple issues still to resolve, but the signs suggest something quite special is brewing in Jason Holder's ODI team
May 02, 2024
2nd ODI (D/N), England tour of West Indies at Bridgetown, Feb 22 2019

Shimron Hetmyer century, Sheldon Cottrell five-for steer West Indies to win over England

England lead series 1-0 after record-breaking run chase
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd ODI, Barbados

West Indies, England prepare for round two in battle of heavy-hitters

England flexed their muscles by pulling off their highest chase in the first match - but can they outgun the hosts again?
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st ODI, Bridgetown

We know we can chase big totals - Morgan

WI captain Jason Holder felt he main cause of defeat was their inability to accept the numerous chances England's batsmen offered in the chase
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st ODI, Barbados

Chris Gayle finds old spark but high-risk approach may cost West Indies

There was plenty of power and nous in Chris Gayle's comeback hundred, but it was ultimately in a losing cause
May 02, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st ODI, Barbados

Windies sweat on Kemar Roach after 'stress reaction' rules him out of England ODIs

Chris Gayle's ODI swansong starts as West Indies bat first in Barbados
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st ODI, Barbados

Jason Roy, Joe Root centuries lead England to six-wicket win over West Indies

Chris Gayle's ODI swan song starts as West Indies bat first in Barbados
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st ODI, Barbados

West Indies seek another upset as World Cup countdown begins

England will be looking to fine tune for the World Cup while West Indies could field two debutants as they seek a winning formula in ODIs
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st ODI, Barbados

England must prove adaptability as World Cup expectations rise

England captain concedes "challenge of playing on slower wickets" is still an area for batsmen to address
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st ODI, Barbados

Possible Andre Russell return adds to sense of West Indies revival

The West Indies board has done well to repair fractured player relationships and is reaping improved commercial rewards, too
May 01, 2024
UWI Chancellor's XI v England, Tour match, Barbados

Joe Root, Jason Roy hit centuries, lead England to 171-run win in warm-up

England thrash University of West Indies Vice-Chancellor's XI in one-day tour match
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

England atone for series errors as pride shines through in the end

Genuine on-field progress remains hard to gauge, but Root comes through personal test of leadership, in words and deeds
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

Joe Root digests 'important lessons' as England finish chastening series on a high

Captain reflects on improved balance to team, after stand-out performances from Wood and Stokes in St Lucia
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

England beat West Indies by 232 runs to restore some pride

England set about bowling West Indies out
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

Shannon Gabriel charged by ICC after apparent homophobic remark

Exchange picked up by stump mics ended with Root saying: "There's nothing wrong with being gay"
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

Joe Root relishes 'good hard scrap' as he caps tough series with 16th Test hundred

'When things aren't quite happening for you, to come out the other side is really pleasing'
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

Joe Denly does enough to stay in Ashes contention ... but nothing more

England's top three remains utterly unsettled at the end of an innings in which none of the incumbents made a decisive move
May 05, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

Joe Root century puts England in command of third Test

Keemo Paul stretchered off, Shannon Gabriel carrying leg injury
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

Keemo Paul stretchered from field, scans reveal quadriceps tear

Allrounder suffers injury while chasing ball to boundary, as West Indies toil in the field
May 05, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

England quicks given morning off after blowing away Windies

Rory Burns' dismissal from the first ball of the third day threatened to disrupt a morning of recuperation for England's specialist seamers
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia, 2nd day

Mark Wood says five-wicket haul finally proves he is an England player

Fast bowler admitted his confidence had taken a dip before stunning display on Test recall in St Lucia
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia, 2nd day

Mark Wood delivers promise of pure pace, but the challenge of managing starts now

Thrilling, edge-of-the-seat spell gives England the edge after change of run-up gives new lease of life
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

Mark Wood stars in five-wicket rampage as England give Windies a trial by pace

West Indies bowl England out for 277 in first innings
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia, 1st day

Ben Stokes channels Lord's spirit to rediscover a more carefree approach

Re-run of century in 2015 helps England's most destructive batsman unlock his stifled self
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia, 1st day

Ben Stokes benefits from change to 'misapprehension rule' after no-ball dismissal

Batsman recalled to continue innings despite having left field of play following apparent dismissal
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia, 1st day

Slashes, drops, buzzers and wides: How England relied on streaky first-day runs

Our ball-by-ball commentary tracks England's reliance on streaky first-day runs
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler on England rescue mission

England ring in the changes as West Indies chase series sweep
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

Holder-less West Indies seek to break England one last time

The home side are searching for a rare whitewash but are missing their captain, while problems mount for the tourists
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

'Never say never' - Alastair Cook struggles to deny England comeback temptation

Is a knight in shiny padding about to ride to the team's rescue for the St Lucia Test? Err ... probably not
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 3rd Test, St Lucia

Jennings in, Foakes out - England in chaos two Tests from the Ashes

The wholesale changes made for the St Lucia Test suggest England have no idea what their best side is
May 01, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

A Caribbean triumph that the cricket world can rejoice in witnessing

May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua, 3rd day

No grovelling, just WInning

We look back on five occasions when an English word out of place has been sent back with interest
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Joe Root calls on batsmen to take responsibility after latest Windies debacle

Captain hints that changes may have to be made to team's positive approach after embarrassing collapse
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Outclassed and out-fought ... England's boy racers run out of road

England played it their way ... and crashed straight into a West Indies team ready for the sucker-punch
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

West Indies crush England by 10 wickets to seal series win

England dismiss West Indies for 306 before lunch on day three
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Jason Holder dedicates Test triumph to Alzarri Joseph after death of mother

Fast bowler warms up with team-mates despite sudden bereavement
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

England can defend 140 but might need 'knock that goes down in history' - Broad

Broad believes batting last could prove deeply problematic and says England are not yet out of the game
May 05, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Kraigg Brathwaite keeps the faith on dodgy deck to plot a path for West Indies

He's not big and he's not pretty, but opening batsman is precisely the man his side need on a pitch like this
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Dogged West Indies frustrate England to build crucial lead

West Indies lose a wicket but England still on the back foot
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Ben Foakes expected to bat after hand X-ray reveals no fracture

Wicketkeeper injured after being struck during dismissal on first day in Antigua
May 05, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Kemar Roach praises 'on it' team-mates as West Indies take command again

Fast bowler proud of first-innings efforts as England come a cropper on lively first day
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali dig deep to keep England alive in series

England struggle to combat vagaries of Antigua wicket, but battling half-centuries give them something to play with
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Two-paced pitch keeps England in contention - Jonny Bairstow

England No.3 backs bowlers to exploit awkward patch that was responsible for some difficult deliveries
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

England frustrated defending 187 as West Indies openers dig in

England trail West Indies 1-0 in the series as 2nd Test gets underway
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Fired-up West Indies aim to extend England's Caribbean shutout

England have dropped Keaton Jennings and will give Joe Denly a debut as they attempt to fight their way back into the series
May 04, 2024
England in West Indies 2018-19

Late bloomers: Joe Denly joins England's list of 30-plus debutants

From Alan Wells' disappointment at The Oval to another replacement for Keaton Jennings
May 05, 2024

Captain Joe Root calls on Joe Denly to seize the day in second Test

Joe Root challenges Test debutant Joe Denly to make the most of his chance as England look to bounce back against West Indies
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Jason Holder urges focus as West Indies contemplate rare series scalp

West Indies only need to win one of the next two matches to seal a rare series win against top-eight opposition but Holder is refusing to be distracted
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 2nd Test, Antigua

Two steps forward, one back: England's Test uncertainties resurface

Despite having won eight out of their last ten Tests, England's selection problems seem as persistent as ever
May 05, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

Amid debris of England batting, Rory Burns is a pillar of hope

England might have found an answer to their search for a long-term incumbent at the top of the order
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

Jason Holder a 'legend', says Roston Chase after famous West Indies win

Chase saluted the efforts of his captain after helping to secure an emphatic victory over England in the first Test
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

Joe Root admits selection error, but challenges England to stay bold overseas

England captain recognises errors in Barbados, but backs strategy that earned success in Sri Lanka
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

Roston Chase bags eight as West Indies crush England

Two wickets in the morning session kept the pressure on England despite Burns making his highest Test score
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados, 3rd day

Holder and Dowrich slot in behind Laxman and Dhoni

All the records Jason Holder and Shane Dowrich set during their unbeaten 295-run stand
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

Jos Buttler admits 'reality check' as England's Test No.1 credentials are found out

Ben Stokes' workload a worry as England attempt to save face after Holder onslaught
May 05, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

Jason Holder lives the dream after brilliant 202* in front of his Barbados crowd

West Indies captain and fellow Bajan Dowrich take command with brilliant 295-run stand
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

Burden on James Anderson and Ben Stokes leaves England exposed

Joe Root's reliance on his two best seamers demonstrated how England had erred in their selection
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

Jason Holder's starring role leaves England mammoth task to survive

Wicketless session adds to England's woes against West Indies
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados, 2nd day

'I was ready to go for the team' - Kemar Roach on five-wicket heroics in Barbados

West Indies target 400-lead on "jumpy" wicket, after England are rolled aside in stunning spell
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados, 2nd day

Throwback Thursday for England as Kemar Roach leads Mean Machine revival

May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados, 2nd day

Five wickets, four runs, 27 balls ... How Kemar Roach sent England scuttling

Plans are being considered to add a statue of the fast bowler alongside that of Garry Sobers
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

Kemar Roach claims the day as England are left stunned by West Indies

England keep West Indies under 300, thanks to Anderson and Stokes
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

Stuart Broad given day off after being dropped for Barbados Test

Hotel considering legal action after story about seamer suffering from supposed attack of bed bugs
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

West Indies can hurt England on up-and-down surface - Roston Chase

Batsman suggests England could struggle against the home pace attack on a pitch that may "bounce or keep low"
May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

James Anderson relieved to return to wicket-taking ways after tough Sri Lanka tour

England's senior bowler claims 200th overseas wicket as late breakthroughs redress balance
May 06, 2024
England in the West Indies 2018-19

James Anderson and Stuart Broad: 1000 Test wickets between them

May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

ECB denies Stuart Broad bed-bug disruption ahead of first Test

"Unfortunately it sounds as if a few have gone into his jockstrap," claims BBC's Jonathan Agnew
May 05, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

England ponders after West Indies snub: What now for Stuart Broad?

England's decision to overlook Stuart Broad for first Test against West Indies raises questions over veteran quick's future.
May 05, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

James Anderson breaks through to turn first Test for England

No Stuart Broad for England as Adil Rashid earns second-spinner role
May 06, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Bridgetown

Lara's twin epics, Richards' whirlwind ton and a miracle at Sabina Park

May 04, 2024
West Indies v England, 1st Test, Barbados

Pressure on England in landmark year as West Indies defend proud record

A preview of the first Test between West Indies and England in Barbados
May 04, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

Stuart Broad faces axe as England ponder two spinners for Barbados Test

England squad depth leaves Joe Root with selection headache for first Test
May 04, 2024
England in West Indies 2019

Jason Holder calls for batting consistency as Windies seek to back up bowlers

Captain believes side can draw inspiration from victories over England in 2015 and 2017
May 04, 2024
WI President's XI v England XI, 3Ws Oval

Stuart Broad finds his range as England extract maximum benefit from glorified net

England's new No.3 shows signs of seizing his route back into the side with hard-hitting 98
May 06, 2024
WI President's XI v England XI, 3Ws Oval

Jonny Bairstow misses milestone but makes his mark with 98

England's new No.3 shows signs of seizing his route back into the side with hard-hitting 98
May 04, 2024
WI President's XI v England XI, 3Ws Oval

Stuart Broad hat-trick as England take 19 wickets in a day

Reducing a CWI President's XI with six Test players to 203 for 19 represented a fine effort from an admirably ruthless England
May 04, 2024
WI President's XI v England XI, 3Ws Oval

Joe Root shrugs off Big Bash rust as England ease into Caribbean groove

A glorified warm-up on a sluggish deck did provide Joe Root with a welcome chance to find his groove
May 04, 2024