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Jones - 'This is what I've been waiting for'

Simon Jones was a happy man after capping his comeback with the most prized wicket in the world, as West Indies closed on 311 for 9 on the opening day of the first Test in Jamaica

12-Mar-2004•Freddie Auld

West Indies v England, 1st Test, Kingston

12-Mar-2004

Smith and Hinds revive West Indies

In recent years, England have earned a reputation for being slow off the mark in crucial Test series, but at Sabina Park today, they fought toe-to-toe with West Indies in an enthralling opening gambit

11-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin by Andrew Miller

England aim to end 36 years of hurt

The first round of the four Tests, at Sabina Park, promises to be an intriguing opening bout, with both corners sizing up evenly, but with players capable of packing a serious punch on their day

10-Mar-2004•Freddie Auld in Kingston

Dwayne Smith ruled out of first Test

Dwayne Smith has been ruled out of West Indies' first Test against England, which starts on Thursday in Jamaica

10-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Dwayne Smith ruled out of Test

The West Indies Cricket Board has denied reports that Dwight Washington has been reported to the International Cricket Council for a suspect bowling action

10-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Lara: 'I'm better than I was in 1994'

The psychological war of words ahead of Thursday's first Test at Sabina Park cranked up a gear yesterday when Brian Lara told reporters that he feels he is a better player than when he broke Sir Garry Sobers' world-record score of 365 not out in

09-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Jones inked in for first Test

England's coach, Duncan Fletcher, is never one to show his hand ahead of a major Test series, but he has nonetheless dropped a major hint that Simon Jones will be included for Thursday's first Test against West Indies at Sabina Park

09-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

West Indies name 13 for Sabina Park

West Indies have named a 13-man squad for the first Test against England, which starts at Sabina Park in Kingston on Thursday (1505 GMT)

08-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

England sweep to victory

England swept to an innings and 85-run victory on the second day in Kingston, as the Vice-Chancellor's XI was bundled out for 70 in just 24 overs of their second innings

06-Mar-2004•Freddie Auld in Kingston, Jamaica

Strauss called up to England Test squad

Andrew Strauss, the Middlesex captain and opener, has been called up to the England Test squad in the Caribbean as cover for Mark Butcher, who injured his ankle in the first match of the tour, and Graham Thorpe, who has suffered a recurrence of his

05-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

England take charge in Kingston

England's bowlers enjoyed a comfortable warm-up on the opening day of their match at the Mona Oval in Kingston

05-Mar-2004•Freddie Auld in Kingston, Jamaica

Jones prepares to take final step

Simon Jones takes the final step towards his Test return on Friday, 16 months after his horrific injury on the opening day of the last Ashes series, as England begin their final warm-up match against a Vice-Chancellor's XI at the Frank Worrell ground

04-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Collingwood seizes his chance

Paul Collingwood made the most of his chance, hitting a hundred as England drew a fairly meaningless encounter with Jamaica at Sabina Park

03-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Butcher ruled out of final warm-up

Mark Butcher, who sprained an ankle in a freak accident during yesterday's tour-opener against Jamaica at Sabina Park, is now doubtful for the first Test

03-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Kenyan pair included in squad

The West Indies Cricket Board has named the University of the West Indies Vice-Chancellor's XI to face England in a three-day match starting on Friday (March 5)at UWI, Mona, Jamaica

02-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Butcher injury mars England's day

England struggled with the ball on the second day of their tour-opener against Jamaica at Sabina Park, but the on-field action was overshadowed by a freak injury to Mark Butcher in the morning session

02-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Dillon and Ganga dropped

The West Indies have named a 16-man squad to assemble in Jamaica for a training camp in preparation for the first Test against England, which begins at Sabina Park on March 11

01-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Players forced to pay for team masseuse

England's preparations for the series against West Indies will include a masseuse for the first time - but the players have had to pay a third of the cost of having Vickki Byrne accompany them after what one newspaper described as 'a tense stand off

01-Mar-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Vaughan leads from the front

England's confident morning was followed by afternoon and evening wobbles as they were bowled out for 320 shortly before the close on the first day at Sabina Park

01-Mar-2004•The Wisden Bulletin

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