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Nottingham, England – Marlon Samuels said he fulfilled one of his goals for the West Indies’ tour of England, when he stroked a classy, third Test hundred in the second Test against the hosts on Friday.

Nottingham, England – Darren Sammy said West Indies have never lost a first-class match at Trent Bridge, let alone a Test, and his side would like to preserve this cherished record, when they face England in the second Test, starting on Friday here.

Nottingham, England – Denesh Ramdin said the confidence in the West Indies team remained high and they will be aiming to keep the series alive, when the second Test against England opens on Friday at Trent Bridge.

Bridgetown, Barbados – Tino Best had a spring in his step as he prepared to join the West Indies team on their tour of England. 

St John’s, Antigua – Barbadian fast bowler Kevin McClean has been named by the West Indies Selection Panel to replace his countryman Tino Best in the West Indies A squad for the First Digicel ‘Test’ against India A at Kensington Oval starting June 2.

LONDON – West Indies Cricket Board advised on Tuesday that fast bowler Shannon Gabriel will return home to Trinidad & Tobago from the tour of England due to a back injury.

LONDON – Darren Sammy said West Indies continued to show signs of a competitive edge, despite losing the first Test against England by five wickets on Monday at Lord’s here.

St John’s, Antigua – Leg spinner Devendra Bishoo is one of eight players with international experience named in the West Indies A squad for the First Digicel ‘Test’ against India A at Kensington Oval starting June 2.

St. George’s, May 21, 2012 – Queen’s Park Rangers (QPR) are winners of the first-ever football tournament hosted at Old Trafford for players 40 years and older.

LONDON – West Indies coach Ottis Gibson said winning the first Test against all odds would be a “massive” boost for West Indies on their tour of England.

LONDON – West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel gave England little or no comfort either on or off the field after leading the West Indies attack in the first Test.

LONDON – Toby Radford said West Indies have little room for error, when the first Test against England resumes on Saturday.

LONDON – Darren Sammy said West Indies will be looking to give cogent proof that they have made progress in the last two years, when they face World No.1 England in the first of three Tests, starting on Thursday at Lord’s.

St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board is preparing to launch a Player Lifestyle Development (PLD) programme which will be geared towards developing well rounded cricketers at all levels.