Understandable disagreement from Katie here.
@tahahash have to disagree with you on the OBO preamble - I really hope that there are double tons all the way down the order, plus a load of rain too. This may or may not be linked to the fact that I have tickets for Saturday.
— Katie (@katie_allen) July 11, 2024
Only just clocked that Atkinson’s display yesterday was only his second five-wicket haul in professional cricket. Despite being 26 he’s still quite fresh to this whole thing, this just his 20th first-class match.
Would be great to see him bat with it on.
100 Tests ✅
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 11, 2024
After reaching three figures in Rajkot, @BenStokes38 is presented with a silver cap to mark an incredible milestone 🧢
Congratulations, Stokesy 👏#EnglandCricket | #ENGvWI pic.twitter.com/SN6Z5DCZgK
Here’s all of our coverage from day one.
Morning! I’m at Lord’s where, I’m pleased to report, the sun is out and about. Yesterday was about two quicks: the one leaving and the one just getting started. James Anderson remains the focus but it was Gus Atkinson who tore through the West Indies lineup, finishing with astonishing figures of seven for 45. We’ll be seeing plenty more of him.
England are in a very good spot, leading by 68, with the two Yorkshiremen, Brook and Root, out in the middle. Batting conditions appear glorious. But for the sake of the Test match, it would be quite helpful if they didn’t stick around; should they go somewhat big, it’s hard to see the visitors coming back from it.
I’m here for the first half of the day. Please drop me a line with all your thoughts, queries, concerns, life advice, convoluted connections to cricketers, song requests, whatever makes you happy.