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Samuels and Sammy stop England in their tracks

Rob Barnett

A resilient partnership between Marlon Samuels and Darren Sammy dug West Indies out of a hole on the opening day of the second Investec Test.

Mixed fortunes for impressive Anderson

Rob Barnett

James Anderson starred for England on day one at Trent Bridge, but was left to reflect on an ultimately frustrating day for the hosts.

Bairstow wins increment contract

The ECB has announced that Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow has been awarded an England increment contract for 2011-12.

Strauss warns against complacency

Captain Andrew Strauss is determined not to let England rest on their laurels as they seek an unassailable lead in the Investec Test series.

Sammy has faith in regime

West Indies captain Darren Sammy has reiterated his belief in the methods employed by the team under coach Ottis Gibson. "Everybody might not like it but the team has been responding in the last few series we’ve played," he said.

Broad relishing Trent Bridge return

Stuart Broad is hoping to relive one of the finest moments of his career when England take on West Indies in the second Investec Test at Trent Bridge.

Watkinson rekindles Trent Bridge flame

Rob Barnett

Mike Watkinson made his England debut in the 1995 Test series with West Indies and played a crucial role at Trent Bridge as the hosts drew 2-2 with a team they had not beaten for 26 years.

Pietersen fined following hearing

Kevin Pietersen has been fined an undisclosed sum after a disciplinary hearing convened by Hugh Morris, managing director - England Cricket, and team director Andy Flower.

Best backs Windies approach

Paceman Tino Best is ready to buy into West Indies’ new hard-working philosophy after being chosen to replace the injured Shannon Gabriel.

England quartet teach Nottingham kids

Andrew Strauss, Stuart Broad, Alastair Cook and Charlotte Edwards brought cricket to some of Nottingham’s inner-city youngsters when The Lord’s Taverners staged a special coaching session.