Mikyle Louis

Kraigg Brathwaite, the West Indies skipper, has urged newcomer Mikyle Louis to dream big as he prepares to take on England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. Louis, a young batsman aged 23, is set to make history by becoming the first player from St Kitts to don the West Indies jersey in their 96-year Test cricket history when the series commences on Wednesday. He will be part of a relatively inexperienced top order, joining Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, and Kavem Hodge, who collectively have just nine caps under their belts.

The West Indies cricket team arrived in Islamabad on Monday for their first Test series in Pakistan in eighteen years. They will play a three-day tour match against the Pakistan Shaheens before the first Test in Multan on January 17, followed by the second Test on January 25. This series concludes their current ICC World Test Championship cycle.

Jeremiah Louis, an uncapped player, has been selected to replace the injured fast bowler Kemar Roach in the West Indies Test squad for their upcoming tour of England in July, as announced by Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Thursday. Roach, who has an impressive record of 270 wickets in 81 Tests, is currently undergoing rehabilitation after sustaining a knee injury while representing Surrey in County Cricket. Louis, at 28 years old, represents the Leeward Islands in first-class cricket. In the 2024 season, he showcased his bowling prowess by claiming one five-wicket haul and seven three-wicket hauls in just seven matches.

England debutant Gus Atkinson upstaged James Anderson's farewell by taking a sensational seven wickets as the West Indies collapsed to 121 all out on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test at Lord's.

The West Indies Cricket Board announced the playing eleven for the second Test match against England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, starting on Thursday. The team remains unchanged from the first Test, with four pacers and two spinners in the lineup. The West Indies suffered a heavy defeat in the first Test, losing by an innings and 114 runs within three days. England took a commanding lead in the first innings, with five batters scoring half-centuries, amassing a total of 371 runs.

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite chose to bat first against Pakistan in the second Test match in Multan. West Indies made two roster changes, introducing Kemar Roach and debutant Amir Jangoo. Pakistan, who lead the series 1-0, brought in debutant Kashif Ali. This series is part of the World Test Championship's third cycle.

West Indies bowled out Bangladesh for 164 and reached 70 for 1 on day two of the second Test in Jamaica. Kraigg Brathwaite remained unbeaten on 33, and Keacy Carty on 19. Jayden Seales shone with four wickets for five runs, leading the Windies' strong position.

Shai Hope returns to the West Indies Test squad for the three-match series against Australia, commencing June 25 in Bridgetown. His recall follows impressive limited-overs performances. Young Guyanese batter Kevlon Anderson earns his first international call-up after a strong domestic season. Coach Daren Sammy expressed excitement about Anderson's inclusion and welcomed Hope's return.

In the opening test at Lord's, Jamie Smith's debut innings of 70 helped England reach 371 all out, leading the West Indies by 250 runs by the second day's tea interval. Joe Root added 68 runs, and Harry Brook scored a quick half-century. Smith's 52-run partnership with Chris Woakes (23) and aggressive batting with two sixes and eight fours were highlights. Gus Atkinson took seven wickets in West Indies' first innings. England capitalized on favourable batting conditions to dominate the match.

England secured a commanding 241-run victory over the West Indies in the second test at Trent Bridge, clinching a 2-0 series lead. Spinner Shoaib Bashir's stellar performance, taking five wickets for 41 runs, was crucial in dismissing the West Indies for 143 in their 385-run chase. Despite a promising start with a 61-run opening stand, the West Indies collapsed, losing five wickets for 21 runs. Bashir's dominance dismantled the visitors' batting lineup, sealing England's decisive win.

Pakistan secured a dominant 127-run victory over West Indies in the first Test in Multan, with spinners Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed sharing nine wickets. Pakistan's spinners dismissed West Indies for 123 in their chase of 251. Sajid bagged five wickets, while Abrar picked up four to seal the win.

England's Ben Stokes reached a milestone by becoming the third cricketer globally and the first from England to amass over 6,000 runs and take more than 200 wickets in Test cricket. He achieved this during the first Test against West Indies at Lord's, where he took his 200th wicket. Stokes has scored 6,320 runs in 103 Tests. He also became the sixth player worldwide and first from England to achieve 10,000 runs and 300 wickets in international cricket.

England achieved a dominant 10-wicket victory over West Indies in the third Test at Edgbaston, completing a 3-0 series sweep. England chased the target of 82 runs in just 7.2 overs, finishing at 87-0. Captain Ben Stokes set a record for the fastest fifty by an England player in Test cricket, reaching it in 24 balls. Mark Wood's exceptional bowling, with figures of 5-40, dismantled the West Indies, who were bowled out for 175 in their second innings.

Pakistan will host the West Indies for two consecutive Test matches in Multan next month due to renovations at other venues. The first Test will begin on January 17, followed by the second on January 25. The West Indies squad includes new player Amir Jangoo, while Gudakesh Motie returns to strengthen their spin attack.

Just before the 41-year-old Anderson walked out to a standing ovation from the packed crowd on day two of Lord's Test, Mikyle Louis executed a brilliant run out to dismiss Shoaib Bashir, triggering exuberant celebrations among the West Indies players. As a result, when Anderson emerged from the pavilion, only former West Indies skipper Jason Holder was present to greet him with a handshake.

Keshav Maharaj took three wickets to lead South Africa to a 40-run win over West Indies in the second Test in Georgetown on Saturday and become his country’s most successful spin bowler.

Spin duo Noman Ali and Sajid Khan placed Pakistan in a strong position against the West Indies on the second day of the first Test in Multan. Noman claimed 5 for 39, while Sajid took 4 for 65 as the West Indies were dismissed for 137 in their first innings. At the close of play on Day 2, Pakistan took their lead to 202 runs.

England were in a commanding position as they took a 94-run first innings lead over the West Indies and then had the tourists 33-2 at stumps on the second day of the third and final test on Saturday. England, 38-3 overnight, scored 376 at Edgbaston before making inroads into the West Indies top order with the wickets of captain Kraigg Brathwaite and the struggling Kirk McKenzie in the last 80 minutes of play.

Kevin Sinclair led the West Indies spin attack as Pakistan struggled to 76 for 4 after day two in the second Test. The West Indies set a challenging 254-run target, needing 6 more wickets to level the series. Kraigg Brathwaite contributed a crucial 52 for the tourists.

England secured a dominant lead in the second day of the first Test at Lord's, with the West Indies struggling at 79/6 in their second innings. Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Jamie Smith contributed to a first-innings total of 371. James Anderson led the bowling attack, dismissing West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite for nought.