WEST-INDIES

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Shoaib Bashir praised after bowling England to Test series victory against West Indies

England captain Ben Stokes revelled in Shoaib Bashir's five-star performance against the West Indies, claiming the spinner "showed the world" he belongs on the big stage.

Ben Duckett

England take control of second Test against West Indies

England surged into a 207-ruin lead on the third day of the second Test against West Indies at Trent Bridge thanks to Ben Duckett and Harry Brook.

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James Anderson bows out of Test cricket as England thump West Indies at Lord's

James Anderson passed the torch to Gus Atkinson on an emotional final day in Test cricket, missing the chance to get the match-winning wicket against the West Indies as his team-mate seized the stage.

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England in dominant position against West Indies after Jamie Smith's knock

England debutant Jamie Smith notched up an impressive 70 against West Indies at Lord's on Thursday as the hosts took control of the Test.

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Debutant Gus Atkinson takes seven to upstage retiring James Anderson on farewell Test

Gus Atkinson stole the limelight from James Anderson on his farewell Test at Lord's, claiming stunning figures of seven for 45 as England completely dominated West Indies on day one of the first Test.

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Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes and Jack Leach axed from England Test squad

The trio of Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes and Jack Leach have all been left out of England's Test squad, while three uncapped players have been called up for the West Indies tour.