Does Andrew Strauss see Chris Gayle in his sleep?

Chris Gayle's comment about Andrew Strauss was the single most menacing thing any sportsperson has ever said, writes Barney Ronay in the Guardian.

It seemed inevitable that Strauss would be dismissed by Gayle's bowling on the first morning of the current Test. And, as the England captain slouched off, he did look like someone who sleeps with Chris on his mind, a man who turns on the light in the wee hours and sees Chris staring back at him in the bathroom mirror, who pours his Shreddies at daybreak and glances down to find he's raising a spoonful of tiny sugar-frosted Chris's to his mouth.

If Test cricket is to retain its position at the pinnacle of the sport, series like the one between England and the West Indies must become a thing of the past, writes Angus Fraser in the Independent.

Cricket is the summer game and the best exposure it gets is when it is being played in short-sleeved shirts under a cloudless sky. We all know the weather in the United Kingdom can never be guaranteed, but there are times when there is a greater chance of the sun shining and the temperature reaching 20 degrees, and early May is not one of them. Those who have recently tripped over cricket whilst flicking through the channels at home must sit there and wonder what pleasure these supporters get from such an experience. Looking at the body language of an apathetic West Indies team it is clear they are not enjoying it either.