England will look to bid farewell to James Anderson in a winning way as they usher into a new era.
England vs West Indies 1st Test LIVE Blog, Day 1: The stage is set at Lord’s Cricket Ground for the 1st Test between England and West Indies. This historic match carries a bittersweet tone, marking the swansong of England’s legendary fast bowler, James Anderson.
This match promises a thrilling clash. England’s aggressive “Bazball” approach will be put to the test against the Windies’ bowling prowess. With a new-look England team and a farewell for a legend, this Test is sure to be a memorable one.
Farewell, James Anderson!
James Anderson, with a staggering 700 Test wickets under his belt, is the highest wicket-taker among fast bowlers in cricket history. His retirement after this match promises an emotional farewell at the home of cricket.
West Indies aim to spoil party
While England celebrates Anderson’s career, the West Indies team arrives with a different mission – to “ruin” his farewell, as some players have declared. They haven’t lost a home series to England in over 20 years and possess a strong bowling attack.
England’s New Era Dawns
England, under the leadership of Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, is ushering in a new era. They’ve made some bold selections, including exciting youngsters like wicket-keeper Jamie Smith and fast bowler Gus Atkinson.
England vs West Indies 1st Test: Match Details
Date: July 10 (Wednesday)
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Live Streaming: Sony Liv app and website, FanCode App
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
Pitch and Weather Report
The Lord’s pitch traditionally favors bowlers initially, offering better batting conditions later. AccuWeather predicts cloudy skies with a 34% chance of rain during the match.
England vs West Indies Playing XI
England Playing XI: 1 Zak Crawley, 2 Ben Duckett, 3 Ollie Pope, 4 Joe Root, 5 Harry Brook, 6 Ben Stokes (capt), 7 Jamie Smith (wk), 8 Chris Woakes, 9 Gus Atkinson, 10 Shoaib Bashir, 11 James Anderson
West Indies Playing XI: 1 Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 Mikyle Louis, 3 Kirk McKenzie, 4 Alick Athanaze, 5 Kavem Hodge, 6 Jason Holder, 7 Joshua da Silva (wk), 8 Gudakesh Motie, 9 Alzarri Joseph, 10 Shamar Joseph, 11 Jayden Seales.
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