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Windies crumble to lethal Lions

West Indies mustered only 147 all out, a hint of the difficulties they can expect in next week’s first Investec Test, as England Lions' four-pronged seam attack prospered in helpful conditions at Wantage Road.

Taylor values modest Notts scores

James Taylor’s runs for Nottinghamshire since his move from Leicestershire may not have been prolific, but he believes they have been “valuable” given the difficult early-season conditions for batsmen.

Dernbach eager for Test chance

Rob Barnett

Jade Dernbach is determined to put himself in line for a Test debut when England Lions face West Indies this week. "If an opportunity arises, then I want to be there in pole position to grab it,” the fast bowler told ecb.co.uk.

Episode 71

West Indies coach Ottis Gibson and captain Darren Sammy assess the side's tour prospects a week ahead of the first Investec Test Match at Lord's, England's Matt Prior looks forward to the international summer; Ashley Giles and Darren Maddy on Warwickshire's LV= County Championship title challenge, plus Jack Brooks on a Lions appearance on home turf at Northampton, Kent's Matt Coles on the Clydesdale Bank 40 Road to Lord's, and skipper Peter Borren on Holland's chances in CB40

Windies waiting just on Deonarine

West Indies are one short of their full complement of fit players, following the arrivals of Assad Fudadin and Marlon Samuels in time to face England Lions.

Compton looks to continue family legacy

Somerset batsman Nick Compton needs no reminding of the hype he will encounter if he follows his grandfather Denis into Test cricket for England.

Bell covers Stokes absence for Lions

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next week’s match between England Lions and West Indies with a back injury. Ian Bell replaces the Durham all-rounder.

Episode 70

Ramnaresh Sarwan speaks to ECB Cricket Podcast on his role as Leicestershire's acting captain, Tim Bresnan reflects on his run of success for England, Matt Merchant on Lancashire's return to Old Trafford - plus Clare Connor, Josh Cobb, Derbyshire's Dan Redfern and podcast pundit Mike Gatting

Competition keeps Coles burning

Rob Barnett

Matt Coles could be forgiven for wishing there was less competition for international places among English seamers. However, the 21-year-old has told ecb.co.uk he is spurred on by the battle for selection.

Stoked to return to Lions den

Paul Marshall

Durham youngster Ben Stokes is delighted to be back in the international reckoning following his England Lions call to face West Indies next week.