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Joe Root goes to No. 1 on the ICC rankings for Test batters

Joe Root goes to No. 1 on the ICC rankings for Test batters

It is the ninth time that he has been at the top of the table

31-Jul-2024•ESPNcricinfo staff

Wood, Atkinson satisfy England's need for speed

Wood, Atkinson satisfy England's need for speed

Fast bowlers fill void left by James Anderson, while paying tribute to retired great

30-Jul-2024•Alan Gardner

Brendon McCullum praises England's hard edge after 3-0 series win

Brendon McCullum praises England's hard edge after 3-0 series win

Head coach hails impact of new players, as well as Anderson's transition into bowling mentor role

29-Jul-2024•Vithushan Ehantharajah

Stokes hails 'phenomenal' Wood after Edgbaston haul seals series sweep

Stokes hails 'phenomenal' Wood after Edgbaston haul seals series sweep

Fast bowler blows West Indies tail away with scintillating spell of 5 for 7 in 21 balls

28-Jul-2024•ESPNcricinfo staff

England sweep series 3-0 after Wood finishes off West Indies resistance

England sweep series 3-0 after Wood finishes off West Indies resistance

With just 82 to win the Test, Stokes walked out to open in place of the injured Crawley and slammed an unbeaten 57 in 28 balls

28-Jul-2024•Valkerie Baynes

Jamie Smith stars as England turn the tables after West Indies' flying start

Jamie Smith stars as England turn the tables after West Indies' flying start

Another three-day Test on the cards as tourists struggle in second innings after giving England a scare

27-Jul-2024•Valkerie Baynes

Atkinson four-for highlights 13-wicket opening day

Atkinson four-for highlights 13-wicket opening day

Wood and Woakes also got among the wickets to bowl out WI for 282 but Seales struck late in the day to keep England at bay

26-Jul-2024•Valkerie Baynes

Ben Stokes calls for more player input on cramped international schedule

Ben Stokes calls for more player input on cramped international schedule

'Who knows what cricket is going to look like in even two years' time?' says England Test captain

25-Jul-2024•Vithushan Ehantharajah

Kevin Sinclair the latest casualty as Mark Wood steps up pursuit of 100mph

Kevin Sinclair the latest casualty as Mark Wood steps up pursuit of 100mph

Ben Stokes believes Wood could reach three-figure mark after Windies allrounder brutally bounced out of the series at Trent Bridge

25-Jul-2024•Vithushan Ehantharajah

Unchanged England seek 3-0, as Test cricket desperately seeks a contest

Unchanged England seek 3-0, as Test cricket desperately seeks a contest

Despite a spirited showing at Trent Bridge, West Indies' frailties have been hard to disguise

25-Jul-2024•Andrew Miller

Akeem Jordan replaces injured Jeremiah Louis in WI Test squad

Akeem Jordan replaces injured Jeremiah Louis in WI Test squad

Jordan has joined the squad, and will take part in Wednesday's training session

24-Jul-2024•ESPNcricinfo staff

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