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• Joe Root hails 'Mr Incredible' Ben Stokes after all-round display in England win

  20-07-2020 22:40
  
  Captain says ‘we are in the presence of greatness’ after victoryStokes hit 254 runs in the match as well as taking three wicketsJoe Root said his players are “in the presence of greatness” and watching “Mr Incredible” at work following the all-round masterclass from Ben Stokes that set up a series decider between England and West Indies on Friday.England’s gripping 113-run final-day victory in the second Test was built on the sheer dominance of Stokes th
  
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• Broad has hunger to shine for England beyond end of Anderson double-act | Andy Bull

  20-07-2020 21:31
  
  Having tilted the second Test back in England’s favour, the paceman tore into West Indies’ top order on the final dayIt might be that by the time the expedition made it back to St Louis, Clark had got to wondering why Lewis’s name always came first. After 10 movies, Rogers definitely felt a little resentment towards Astaire. And when Martin and Lewis broke up their partnership after 10 years they didn’t speak to each other again for another 20. It’s not always easy
  
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• England v West Indies: Ben Stokes is Mr Incredible - Joe Root

  20-07-2020 21:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Joe Root says England are "in the presence of greatness" after Ben Stokes' match-winning performance against West Indies.
  
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• England v West Indies: Ben Stokes' perfect day in second Test - Sir Alastair Cook

  20-07-2020 21:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Today at the Test commentator Sir Alastair Cook says Ben Stokes' had the "perfect day" for an all-arounder as he inspired England to victory against the West Indies.
  
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• England v West Indies: Ben Stokes 'fine' after injury scare in second Test

  20-07-2020 21:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England all-rounder Ben Stokes says he "felt very old" during the 113-run win over West Indies in the second Test.
  
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• England v West Indies: Ben Stokes leads England to second Test victory at Old Trafford - highlights

  20-07-2020 20:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights as Ben Stokes inspires England to victory in the second Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford.
  
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• England beat West Indies by 113 runs: in second Test – as it happened

  20-07-2020 20:12
  
  Ben Stokes’ quickfire batting set up a chance at victory, with Stuart Broad leading the attack as England bowled the Windies out to level the series 7.05pm BSTRelated: Stokes and Broad lead England to series-levelling win against West Indies6.43pm BST Here’s that last wicket! ENGLAND WIN!A spectacular rebound catch from Pope at short leg off Bess wraps up a 113-run win for hosts as they make it 1-1 in #raisethebat Test series with one to play ️#ENGvWI reactionhttps://t.co/aWQl
  
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• Stokes and Broad lead England to series-levelling win against West Indies

  20-07-2020 19:45
  
  Second Test D5: England 469-9d & 129-3d; West Indies 287 & 198England secure victory by 113 runs in final session of fifth dayThe destination of the Wisden Trophy remains unknown after England’s 113-run victory at Emirates Old Trafford. For the second match in a row the outcome was uncertain at tea on the final day but England’s eager attack would not be denied. Once again the players of both sides have made light of the absence of spectators to provide a compelling contest t
  
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• Stokes and Broad lead charge as England beat West Indies to level series

  20-07-2020 19:45
  
  Second Test: England 469-9d & 129-3d; West Indies 287 & 198England secure victory by 113 runs in final session of fifth dayThe destination of the Wisden Trophy remains unknown after England’s 113‑run victory at Emirates Old Trafford. For the second match in a row the outcome was uncertain at tea on the final day but England’s eager attack would not be denied. Once again the players of both sides have made light of the absence of spectators to provide a compelling contes
  
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• England v West Indies: Ben Stokes & Stuart Broad help hosts win second Test

  20-07-2020 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad again provide the inspiration for England to complete a 113-run win over West Indies in the second Test.
  
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• England v West Indies: Dom Bess takes the last wicket as England beat the West Indies

  20-07-2020 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England seal a 113-run win in the second Test against the West Indies as Ollie Pope takes a fine short leg catch to dismiss Kemar Roach.
  
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• England beat West Indies by 113 runs: second Test, day five – live!

  20-07-2020 19:21
  
  Live over-by-over coverage of the action at Old Trafford
  Men’s T20 World Cup postponed to 2021 as calendar shufflesAny comments? You can email Tanya or tweet @tjaldred6.17pm BST A fabulous catch by Pope at short leg who fumbles the first attempt then springs to his left to catch the rebound with the outstretched fingers of his right hand.6.15pm BST 70th over: West Indies 198-9 (Roach 5, Gabriel 0) 15 overs remaining. Root swings through a quick over and we enter the last hour. The players
  
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• England v West Indies: Dom Bess rips through Jason Holder's defence to leave West Indies eight down

  20-07-2020 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dom Bess bowls West Indies captain Jason Holder as England close in on victory during the second Test at Old Trafford.
  
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• England v West Indies: Ben Stokes attempts to save boundary off his own bowling.

  20-07-2020 17:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch as Ben Stokes as tries, but fails, to prevent Jermaine Blackwood scoring a boundary off his own bowling during the second Test against the West Indies.
  
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• England v West Indies: Chris Woakes gets his 100th Test wicket as Shane Dowrich departs

  20-07-2020 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Woakes picks up his 100th Test wicket for England as he dismisses Shane Dowrich for a duck in the first over of the final session of the second Test against the West Indies.
  
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• Men's T20 World Cup postponed to 2021 as reshuffle opens up IPL window

  20-07-2020 17:30
  
  Tournament scheduled for October one of many movedEngland’s white-ball players may now play in IPL insteadEngland’s white-ball cricketers look set to play in a delayed Indian Premier League this winter following confirmation that the T20 World Cup has been pushed back by 12 months.Eoin Morgan’s team had been looking to complete a double this year by following last year’s 50-over World Cup triumph at home with an assault on its short-form equivalent in Australia this Octob
  
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• Men's T20 World Cup postponed to 2021 as cricket calendar is forced to shuffle

  20-07-2020 17:30
  
  Tournament was scheduled to start in Australia in October2022 T20 World Cup and 2023 Cricket World Cup also movedThis year’s men’s T20 World Cup has been postponed, the International Cricket Council has announced.The event had been scheduled to take place in Australia from 18 October to 15 November. It will now take place on a similar schedule in 2021, with the final to be held on 14 November next year. Related: England v West Indies: second Test, day five – live!Continue readi
  
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• Men's T20 World Cup postponed to 2021 as cricket calendar forced to shuffle

  20-07-2020 17:30
  
  Tournament was scheduled to start in Australia in October2022 T20 World Cup and 2023 Cricket World Cup also movedThis year’s men’s T20 World Cup has been postponed, the International Cricket Council has announced.The event had been scheduled to take place in Australia from 18 October to 15 November. It will now take place on a similar schedule in 2021, with the final to be held on 14 November next year. Related: England v West Indies: second Test, day five – live!Continue readi
  
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• England v West Indies: Shamarh Brooks hits a six to bring up his fifty

  20-07-2020 17:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shamarh Brooks brings up his half-century in sublime fashion with a straight six back over the bowler's head as the West Indies take on England in the second Test at Old Trafford.
  
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• England v West Indies: Ben Stokes makes breakthrough with wicket of Jermaine Blackwood

  20-07-2020 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's Ben Stokes gets a much-needed breakthrough with the wicket of Jermaine Blackwood to end his century-partnership with Shamarh Brooks.
  
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• Men's 2020 T20 World Cup postponed because of coronavirus

  20-07-2020 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The men's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in Australia later this year, is postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• England v West Indies: Shamarh Brooks escapes dismissal after failure to review Chris Woakes appeal

  20-07-2020 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England miss out on taking Shamarh Brooks' wicket after failing to review a not out decision, with replays showing he flicked a Chris Woakes delivery to Jos Buttler.
  
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• England v West Indies: Stuart Broad bowls Shai Hope to leave West Indies floundering

  20-07-2020 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stuart Broad bowls Shai Hope to give England their third wicket of the day and leave the West Indies in trouble on the final day of the second Test.
  
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• England v West Indies: Ben Stokes hammers 78 from 57 balls to give England a chance of victory

  20-07-2020 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch highlights of Ben Stokes' brilliant innings on the final morning of the second Test against the West Indies which saw him score 78 from 57 balls.
  
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• England v West Indies: Ben Stokes dropped at extra cover by John Campbell

  20-07-2020 12:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Campbell puts down a simple chance at extra cover to give Ben Stokes a reprieve early on day five of the second Test between England and the West Indies.
  
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