England tour of West Indies 2021/22

England at rock-bottom but rudderless ECB will struggle to cast Joe Root adrift

Power vacuum at the governing body - and a severe lack of alternatives - means captaincy debate may rumble on
April 11, 2024

Paul Collingwood upbeat despite West Indies defeat, throws support behind Joe Root

"I couldn't be more positive of what we've done over these past three-and-a-half weeks," says interim coach
April 10, 2024

Mark Wood undergoes surgery to tackle 'impingement issue' in right elbow

Fast bowler expected to be out of action until May at the earliest after successful procedure
April 10, 2024

Joe Root insists he wants to remain England captain: 'I feel like the group are very much behind me'

Claims England made "big improvements" and played some "brilliant cricket" despite defeat to West Indies
April 11, 2024

Don't judge progress by 'one bad day', pleads England batting coach Marcus Trescothick

Joe Root in the firing line as England brace for inevitability of another series loss
April 17, 2024

West Indies romp to ten-wicket victory, series spoils, as Roach and Brathwaite finish off England

Decider wrapped up in style inside an hour-and-a-half on the fourth morning
April 10, 2024

Ex-England captains call for Joe Root to step down after West Indies defeat

Atherton, Hussain and Vaughan lead calls for change of leadership
April 17, 2024

England face humiliation as Kyle Mayers' five-for caps Joshua Da Silva's maiden hundred

England braced for another series loss after catastrophic collapse in afternoon sessions
April 10, 2024

Joshua Da Silva ekes out priceless lead as Chris Woakes' revival is thwarted

England battle hard on second day but flaws in attack come home to roost
April 10, 2024

Jack Leach, Saqib Mahmood find tenth-wicket fight to halt West Indies rampage

Familiar failings undermine England top order before tail comes to the rescue in fine style
April 10, 2024

Can Grenada apply the spice as series heads for decider?

Attritional contest reaches third and final game, with hopes of livelier surface in store
April 17, 2024

Ollie Robinson ruled out once more as England hand reprieve to Chris Woakes

Fitness under scrutiny as relapse on eve of Grenada Test caps desperate tour for seamer
April 10, 2024

Jack Leach seeks attacking mindset after growing back into England role

Left-arm spinner more comfortable in set-up after 'horrible' experience in Brisbane Test
April 10, 2024

Robinson, Overton in line for recalls as Paul Collingwood praises Stokes' return to form

Coach praises team spirit after battling for the upper hand in Antigua and Barbados
April 10, 2024

West Indies name unchanged squad for third Test against England

Thirteen-man squad named for Grenada Test, which begins on Thursday
April 10, 2024

Kraigg Brathwaite thwarts England bid for victory

West Indies captain adds unbeaten 56 to marathon first-innings 160 as match ends in a draw
April 10, 2024

Joe Root praises England progress as Kraigg Brathwaite takes pride in resilience

Captain impressed by fight shown on tough pitch as West Indies shut door in emphatic style
April 13, 2024

England extend lead to 136 after Kraigg Brathwaite's epic stand

Tourists reach close without loss and hoping to force pace on final day
April 14, 2024

Twin tons to Kraigg Brathwaite, Jermaine Blackwood frustrate England

Brathwaite unbeaten on 109 after Lawrence makes late breakthrough to remove Blackwood
April 10, 2024

Ben Stokes century sets up England declaration before West Indies dig in

Joe Root passes 150, Matt Fisher claims maiden Test wicket with second ball
April 13, 2024

Joe Root century drives England as Dan Lawrence falls late for 91

Encouraging signs for England batting as West Indies suffer on unforgiving surface
April 12, 2024

Fortress Bridgetown beckons after Antiguan appetiser

Ollie Robinson ruled out again as Saqib Mahmood is named for Test debut
April 10, 2024

Saqib Mahmood handed Test debut as Mark Wood, Ollie Robinson ruled out

Lancashire quick will become cap No. 702 after being inked in for maiden appearance
April 10, 2024

West Indies docked two World Test Championship points for slow over rate

Unchanged 13-man squad named for second Test in Barbados
April 18, 2024

Andrew Strauss says ECB to launch high-performance review of English game

Independent body will be tasked with making recommendations in time for 2023 summer
April 10, 2024

Ollie Robinson set to return in Barbados but Mark Wood 'unlikely' to be risked

Paul Collingwood gives his players "ten out of ten" for effort after hard-fought draw in Antigua
April 10, 2024

Nkrumah Bonner, Jason Holder dig for draw as Windies resist bold declaration

No way through for England despite early wobble as first Test ends in stalemate
April 18, 2024

Mark Wood elbow injury rules him out of action in Antigua

Fast bowler experiences "acute pain" after attempting to bowl in nets before fifth day
April 18, 2024

Zak Crawley century, Joe Root fifty drive England into final day

West Indies toil during unbroken 193-run second-wicket stand but rain cuts further time from the game
April 10, 2024

Nkrumah Bonner's masterclass in patience gives West Indies first-innings lead

Bonner racks up 123 in marathon knock as hosts build 62-run buffer
April 10, 2024

Mark Wood's elbow injury casts spotlight on England bowling stocks

Problems mount for new-look Test team as fastest bowler is ruled out of attack
April 10, 2024

Nkrumah Bonner, Jason Holder stand firm in West Indies rebuild

Duo lead recovery after England manage to dent bright start headed by Brathwaite's fifty
April 10, 2024

Gutsy Jonny Bairstow century puts England back in the game

Batter shares fifty stands with Stokes, Foakes and Woakes to rebuild tourists' innings from dire start
April 10, 2024

Friendship and memories abound at unveiling of Richards-Botham Trophy

Test greats become legends in their own lifetimes, even as news of Shane Warne's death casts launch in strange light
April 10, 2024

Reset or regret for England as West Indies look to extend home hegemony

Post-Anderson and Broad era gets underway but reboot already under scrutiny
April 18, 2024

'Winning here would be a huge achievement' - Joe Root calls on new-look England to seize chance

Captain wants his players "to prove a point" after turbulent winter for Test side
April 10, 2024

West Indies batters 'need to give the bowlers something to work with' - Simmons

Absence of James Anderson and Stuart Broad won't make hosts complacent, says coach
April 10, 2024

Chris Woakes keen for another crack but England without Ollie Robinson for first Test

Craig Overton likely to share new ball with Woakes after Robinson left out of 12-man squad
April 10, 2024

Kemar Roach targets England frailties after 'surprising' omission of Anderson and Broad

Fast bowler hopes Windies can defend proud home record against England for '100 years'
April 11, 2024

Ben Stokes vows to dig deeper after 'letting myself down' in the Ashes

England allrounder targets heightened fitness after falling short in Australia
April 10, 2024

Warne shock overshadows final day as Wood and Stokes boost England Test hopes

Batters in good place after promising four days in Antigua, as off-field matters overshadow
April 17, 2024

England learn little in the field as Raymon Reifer blunts new-look seam attack

England rely on spinners to secure lead as worries persist about Robinson and Wood fitness
April 10, 2024

Paul Collingwood: 'No need to panic' as injury and illness undermine Test preparations

Fast-bowling depth faces test but coach backs squad to cover off possible absentees
April 10, 2024

Jonny Bairstow century puts cap on England's ideal batting warm-up

Runs throughout the top order as Test preparations begin to take shape
April 14, 2024

Dan Lawrence handed chance to seal No. 4 spot for first Test

Ollie Pope left out of England's four-day warm-up fixture in Antigua
April 10, 2024

Zak Crawley, Alex Lees impress as England's latest opening gambit

Half-centuries for both openers as well as captain Joe Root underpin solid start to tour
April 10, 2024

Ben Foakes enters unfamiliar territory as England's first-choice wicketkeeper

Long-term understudy prepares for "different experience" as undisputed No. 1 in Caribbean
April 10, 2024

Joe Root embraces No.3 berth in bid to revive England's Test fortunes

Captain puts no timeframe on tenure after being backed to lead post-Ashes era
April 11, 2024

Joe Root: 'No-one says this is the end for Anderson and Broad'

England captain hopes senior pair will put themselves back in mix in early English season
April 10, 2024

John Campbell, Anderson Phillip in West Indies squad for first Test against England

Roston Chase, Shannon Gabriel, Shai Hope among those left out
April 10, 2024

Stuart Broad on being dropped by England: 'It has hit me pretty hard'

Senior seamer considering future after decision to omit him and James Anderson for West Indies tour
April 10, 2024

Anderson-Broad absence a chance to grow leadership options - Andrew Strauss

England director looks to Woakes, Wood to play leadership roles with the ball in West Indies
April 10, 2024

Joe Clarke taken off England blacklist after standby call for West Indies

Clarke was mentioned in former team-mate Alex Hepburn's rape trial in 2019
April 13, 2024

Joe Root instigates move up to No. 3 for England's West Indies tour

Strauss says captain's promotion is "a healthy thing" at start of Test team's reset
April 15, 2024

'Not the end of the road' for Stuart Broad and James Anderson - Andrew Strauss

But interim managing director urges England to recognise "there is life beyond them as well"
April 10, 2024

James Anderson, Stuart Broad dropped from England Test squad for West Indies

England's two most-successful Test bowlers reportedly left out of squad for Caribbean
April 10, 2024

Paul Collingwood appointed stand-in England coach for West Indies Test series

Promoted assistant eyes chance to "reset and rebuild" with squad to be named on Tuesday
April 10, 2024

Joe Root to remain England Test captain as Graham Thorpe becomes latest Ashes casualty

ECB set to appoint interim coach for West Indies tour with squad to be picked by panel
April 10, 2024

England sack Chris Silverwood in wake of Ashes disaster

Head coach joins Ashley Giles in carrying can after disastrous tour of Australia
April 10, 2024

Hosein, Holder achieve career-best in ICC rankings for T20I bowlers

Pooran, Moeen and Livingston are other notable movers in the latest ICC rankings
April 10, 2024

West Indies building 'something special' - Jason Holder

Player of the series against England says squad is strong ahead of India tour
April 18, 2024

Jason Holder's four-in-four puts seal on West Indies' series

Two changes for Windies, one for England, with compelling series locked at 2-2
April 10, 2024

England's stand-in captain Moeen Ali sets up series decider with all-round show

Billings, Jordan return for England in bid to square series
April 10, 2024

Off-field issues cramp West Indies' style with series up for grabs

Unsettled England face back-to-back challenge after losing captain to injury
April 13, 2024

Simmons rubbishes 'victimisation' claims after Powell-Smith swap

CWI president Ricky Skerritt also put out a statement calling the allegations "a malicious attack on the credibility of the West Indies Captain"
April 10, 2024

Eoin Morgan ruled out of T20I series after sustaining quad injury

Captain missed third match after experiencing pain during England's warm-up
April 12, 2024

Phil Salt savours Barbados homecoming despite England defeat

Fifty on T20I debut as new boy embraces England's winning mentality
April 10, 2024

Collingwood: England players 'deserve medals, not criticism' after getting through Ashes series

Assistant coach fears damaging long-term effects of Covid bubbles on players
April 17, 2024

Rovman Powell's 51-ball century powers West Indies back into series lead

Tourists hand T20I debuts to Garton, Salt and Brook with series 1-1
April 10, 2024

Jason Holder calls for greater intent to counter England's spinners

Former captain encouraged by displays but says West Indies need more consistency
April 10, 2024

England look to edge ahead after win that was too close for comfort

Series level as West Indies keep the pressure on after near-miss in second game
April 11, 2024

Romario Shepherd has IPL in his sights after death-hitting heroics

Allrounder hopes late fireworks in Bridgetown can turn heads ahead of mega-auction
April 10, 2024

Reece Topley embraces the pressure in overdue return to T20I colours

After injury-plagued career, fast bowler's chance to be involved over-rides any fear of failure
April 18, 2024

Nicholas Pooran hails Windies hitting depth after thrilling near-miss against England

Vice-captain backs Odean Smith to find form after Shepherd-Hosein fall just short
April 17, 2024

Moeen expects Saqib Mahmood to 'learn from' off-night at death

The fast bowler delivered the fourth-most expensive final over in a men's T20I on Sunday night
April 10, 2024

'We're getting the yorkers wrong' - Morgan concedes death-bowling 'nowhere near good'

"The majority of our plan today was to bowl yorkers, use the long side, and we missed, that's being brutally honest"
April 10, 2024

England climb off the canvas to level series with one-run victory

Liam Livingstone remains unavailable for England, who were again asked to set a target
April 17, 2024

Eoin Morgan left frustrated as England fail to adapt to bouncy Bridgetown

Visitors caught on the hop after dominating on flat deck in warm-up match
April 10, 2024

Jason Holder and Brandon King condemn England to nine-wicket rout

Banton opens ahead of Salt; Dawson plays first England game since 2018
April 17, 2024

Eoin Morgan: Building 'deeper, stronger squad' part of England's T20 World Cup planning

Chance for fringe players to grab opportunity as focus turns to Australia 2022
April 17, 2024

Kieron Pollard calls for patience as West Indies' T20 rebuild begins

Captain warns that CPL doesn't offer pathways for young players to develop
April 18, 2024

New beginnings for England and West Indies as the roadshow rolls on

Contrasting disappointments at T20 World Cup as new-look teams build for next event
April 10, 2024

Brandon King has his sights on 2022 T20 World Cup

The batter's immediate aim is to top the scoring charts in the coming T20Is against England at home
April 19, 2024

Jason Roy returns to action with 36-ball hundred ahead of West Indies T20Is

England opener signalled his fitness by smashing 115 off 47 in a warm-up match ahead of the T20I series against West Indies
April 10, 2024

West Indies 'batting quality not there' - Phil Simmons

Head coach worried about ability of players coming into side from domestic ranks
April 18, 2024

Harry Brook added to England T20I squad as cover for Sam Billings

Anthony McGrath, Alan Richardson, and Paul Tweddle appointed for Barbados trip
April 10, 2024

West Indies coach Simmons: Hetmyer 'keeps letting down himself and his team-mates' with his fitness

The 25-year-old batter was left out of their ODI and T20I squads to play Ireland and England after failing a fitness test
April 18, 2024

Six England T20I players to leave BBL to prepare for West Indies tour

Sam Billings, Saqib Mahmood, George Garton, Tymal Mills, Reece Topley and James Vince to head home by January 7
April 12, 2024

Kieron Pollard fit to lead West Indies for visits of Ireland, England

No recall for Andre Russell, three players to miss Ireland series due to Covid-19
April 10, 2024

George Garton, David Payne, Phil Salt named in England T20I squad for West Indies

Uncapped trio set to win opportunities in absence of players involved on Ashes tour
April 11, 2024

Collingwood to stand in as England head coach during West Indies T20I series

The squad for the five games is unlikely to include any of the players who are currently in Australia taking part in the Ashes
April 10, 2024

Jofra Archer 'nervous' after Bresnan conversation but eyes West Indies comeback

Fast bowler reiterates commitment to Test cricket despite recurrence of elbow injury
April 10, 2024