Stuart Broad took a Test-best seven for 72 to leave England’s batsmen with the chance today to build on their bowlers’ solid work against the West Indies.
Stuart Broad the star but Chanderpaul stands firm in West Indies Lord's Test
Stuart Broad begins this morning with a possible career-best bowling analysis in his sights, as well as the knowledge that he and others can learn from the West Indies' Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
Windies show some fight after Jimmy Anderson leads the way again
Jimmy Anderson maintained the outstanding form he showed in Sri Lanka with two early strikes before Stuart Broad removed Adrian Barath after lunch as England sought to gain the upper hand during the afternoon session.
Steve Finn: I’d give up if I couldn’t be the best
Exclusive: Buoyed by his limited-overs success, the paceman says he can become world’s No1 bowler.
Alastair Cook and Steven Finn climb ODI rankings
Alastair Cook and Steven Finn have jumped into the top 10 of the International Cricket Council one-day international rankings
Cricket ace Michael Clarke takes on rally test
Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will put his driving skills to the test at the International Rally of Queensland.
16 May 2012
Five banned after claims of corruption in the IPL
Five cricketers have been suspended by the Indian Premier League until the competition’s governors have concluded an inquiry into alleged corruption.
16 May 2012
Shiv’s on a high but could still move up
West Indies are debating whether to move Shiv Chanderpaul up the order so the world’s top Test batsman does not have to constantly dig his team out of a hole.
16 May 2012
Don’t expect England to simply blow away the Windies
After some dreadful batting displays during the tour of Asia, the home side’s top order must find their rhythm quickly
16 May 2012
Out of form Mark Ramprakash pays the price
Mark Ramprakash today expressed his disappointment at being dropped by Surrey for their forthcoming County Championship match against Somerset.
15 May 2012
India stung by new corruption allegations
The Indian Cricket Board are to investigate allegations of corruption in the Indian Premier League following a programme on local television.
15 May 2012
Put your shirt on Jimmy but I won’t wear pink again
I was in the middle of having a massage for my fast bowler’s aches and pains yesterday when the call came from my agents, asking whether I’d be interested in doing some punditry work for ITV4 on the Indian Premier League later that day.
15 May 2012
Jonny Bairstow will pass the Test, says England lucky charm Tim Bresnan
Tim Bresnan has been on the winning side in all 11 of the Test matches he has played and has become a key man in the team ranked No1 in the world. But even England’s lucky charm admits he is envious of rising star Jonny Bairstow.
15 May 2012
Grounds for optimism as the ex-banker applies a safe pair of hands
Plans for a radical overhaul of Lord’s split the MCC but new chief Derek Brewer says slate is wiped clean with work starting on a fresh vision
15 May 2012
Bairstow and Bresnan are looking good for Lord’s
Jonny Bairstow looks certain to make his Test debut for England this week but there is a three-way fight for the final fast bowling spot against the West Indies at Lord’s.
14 May 2012
England selectors happy to show faith in skipper Andrew Strauss
Andrew Strauss begins the summer searching for only his second century in his last 50 attempts in Test cricket - but his tenure as captain remains assured.
14 May 2012
West Indies hammered by England Lions
West Indies will arrive at Lord's for the first Investec Test this week, nursing more than bruised pride from their 10-wicket hammering by England Lions in Northampton.
14 May 2012
Surrey crash as Kevin Pietersen makes 11
Kevin Pietersen could only make 11 runs on his return to English conditions today but fared better than most of his team as Surrey collapsed to 53 for eight at Worcestershire.
11 May 2012
Fraser hails arrival of Malinga
Middlesex believe they have signed the best Twenty20 bowler in the world after agreeing a deal with Sri Lanka star Lasith Malinga for this summer’s campaign.
11 May 2012
Mitchell Johnson may have retired had he not won Australia place back
Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson has admitted his form prior to being sidelined through injury was so bad that it could have prompted his retirement.
11 May 2012
Stars come out to celebrate women in film in Cannes
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Action needed now on Romanian beggars who are turning Park Lane into an eyesore
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Baroness Warsi: Some Pakistani men think young white girls are "fair game" for sex abuse
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'Death threat' at London 2012 Olympics borough council meeting
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British banks hit by crisis as Spanish savers withdraw cash in euro crisis
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Public enemies: why Prince Harry and Pippa Middleton's favourite nightclub has closed
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London's latest Banksy: graffiti artist's new work gets protection
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Video: Random act of kindness cyclist says he could not stand by and watch homeless man rummage through bin for food
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