News Articles by Rob Johnston

Compare Andy Flower's records in both international and global leagues with other leading coaches and he stands alone. How has he had such unrivalled success?

A stress fracture in the summer of 2021, which was his fourth overall, put paid to Stone's Ashes dreams. Now back to bowling fitness, it wasn't a journey devoid of self-doubts and pain. Cricbuzz was in touch with him right through and brings a first-hand experience of what it was like

England's defeat in the series against West Indies continued a horror run, which now reads: One victory in their last 17 Tests

Root claimed England had played some "brilliant" cricket during the series and said he thought that the batting line-up, so often the reason for the team's failings in recent times, had made progress

But should one spell burnish Woakes' overseas credentials to such an extent that England stick with him next winter?

On two ultra-flat pitches in the first two Tests - low and slow - the balance between bat and ball has been non-existent

The West Indies skipper has shown his side the level of discipline, technical excellence and character needed to thrive in Test cricket and has also led from the front

The West Indies captain made 56 not out from 184 balls, to go with his mammoth 160 in the first innings, to ensure a draw in the second Test

The West Indian middle order bat has never had a consistent showing in Test cricket, but against England, he brings out his top game

Stokes after his century and Fisher after his maiden Test wicket had a brief shared moment remembering their late fathers and the role they played in the duo's success