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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.

NORTHAMPTON, England – Kieran Powell said he felt West Indies could now make a push for a morale-boosting victory, following his second first-class hundred that brought the visitors back into their game against England Lions on Saturday.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies cricket fans will once again enjoy affordable prices for the Digicel Series West Indies v New Zealand.

NORTHAMPTON, England – Darren Bravo said it was important for the West Indies batsmen to come to grips with the unusual conditions in which they are playing, as they prepare for the three-Test series against hosts England, starting next week.

NORTHAMPTON, England – West Indies captain Darren Sammy said he hoped his team could begin the turnaround in their batting fortunes on the tour of England.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua —The members of the victorious West Indies Women’s team have been lauded for their rapid growth and development, continued improvement, and recent success on the field of play.