England surge to 113-run victory as Ben Stokes turns on the style again
England square the series thanks to final-day team effort, led by star allrounder
16/07Result
2nd Test, West Indies tour of England at Manchester, Jul 16-20 2020
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![England]( "England")
469/9d & 129/3d -
![West Indies]( "West Indies")
287 & 198 (70.1 ov)
Player of the Match
16/07Result
2nd Test, West Indies tour of England at Manchester, Jul 16-20 2020
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![England]( "England")
469/9d & 129/3d -
![West Indies]( "West Indies")
287 & 198 (70.1 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Dom Bess relishes 'learning on the job' after small but vital role in England's victory
Spinner's impact enhanced by burgeoning partnership with the left-armer Sam Curran
Sky's the limit for 'Mr Incredible' Ben Stokes, says Joe Root
England team is in 'the presence of greatness', says captain after latest command performance
Ben Stokes: 'I'll give everything to the team, whatever's asked of me'
Star allrounder plays down injury concerns after another showstopping performance
West Indies batsmen caught napping by Ben Stokes-powered England
Too few West Indies batsmen showed the application required in their bid to salvage a draw
Ben Stokes, England's man for all sessions, breaks his mould again
Versatility comes to the fore in performance that changed to meet England's every need
Day 4
Stuart Broad's new-ball burst leaves England chasing final-day win
Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler sent up order as England look to set game up
Stuart Broad's timely rampage shows there's fight in the old dog yet
Seamer backs up words with deeds to give England the chance to square series
Brittle batting leaves West Indies under unanticipated pressure
Visitors in need of a final-day hero after letting England back into the series on fourth day
Jofra Archer returns to controlled training after protocol breach
Umpires required to disinfect match ball after saliva aberration on fourth morning
James Anderson welcomes prospect of England's bio-bubble break
ECB considering allowing players to leave team environment for short break between series
Stuart Broad: England will sacrifice runs for second new-ball chance
Second Test set up for gripping finale as England throw caution to the wind for series hopes
Day 3
England victory chances hit after Old Trafford washout
Play was abandoned without a ball being bowled on the third day in Manchester
Ben Stokes proud of 'different' innings as patience pays off for England
Tweaks to trigger movements help England star develop game after highs of 2019
Day 2
Ben Stokes, Dom Sibley centuries put England in commanding position
Roston Chase claimed a five-wicket haul for West Indies but his side has it all to do
Joe Root could learn from hunger of Dom Sibley and Ben Stokes
'It is the hunger to leave and defend and bat for session after session in making ugly runs that Root seems to lack'
Luckless Windies show bottle after bold decision to bowl first
England made to fight for the ascendancy as visitors look to retain grip on Wisden Trophy
Sibley's slow show and England's second-longest partnership in 20 years
All the slow-baked stats from Dom Sibley and Ben Stokes' mammoth stand at Old Trafford
Day 1
Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes steel England after early drama
Pair put on unbroken stand of 126 for fourth wicket to guide hosts out of trouble on opening day
Diligent Dom Sibley begins to repair England's burst bubble
Opener takes the slow but steady route on another dour day for batting in Manchester
Jofra Archer's breach of biosecurity measures 'could have been a disaster' - Ashley Giles
Bowler faces disciplinary proceedings which could result in a longer absence from the game
Kemar Roach strives and sweats, but remains wicketless
Quick has gone 11 months without a Test wicket, but is fulfilling his role admirably
Jofra Archer dropped by England after breach of biosecurity protocols
Archer "extremely sorry" as he enters self-isolation
Others
James Anderson on Ben Stokes: 'The best allrounder I've played with'
Veteran seamer targets 2021-22 Ashes as he says team-mate is becoming England's greatest
Jofra Archer cleared to rejoin England squad after negative Covid test
Fast bowler ends five days of isolation in wake of breach of team protocol
Shai Hope, John Campbell in firing line as Phil Simmons mulls batting changes
The West Indies coach also bemoaned his side's failure to convert fifties into hundreds
Ben Stokes calls on England to make sure Jofra Archer 'doesn't feel alone'
Senior player says team must stand by Archer as disciplinary hearing awaits
Jofra Archer cleared to play in third Test after fine and written warning
Disciplinary hearing decides no wilful intent on part of player after unauthorised home trip
Ben Stokes becomes top Test allrounder, gets to career-best No. 3 among batsmen
Stuart Broad returns to the top 10 among Test bowlers after picking up six wickets at Old Trafford
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Farewell to Joe Denly, and a Test career turned inside out
Dropped batsman set to finish as he began, one match into a losing campaign against West Indies
Jason Holder's Windies ready for the 'unbelievable'
Caribbean heads of state lend support in quest for Test series victory
Stubborn Ed Smith staking reputation on Jos Buttler's Test career
Where is the line between continuity and resistance to change?
Why Shai Hope's Headingley opus may not sustain him much longer
Twin hundreds in 2017 are becoming ancient history as pressure for places hots up
Joe Denly dropped, James Anderson and Mark Wood rested as Joe Root returns
England hand maiden call-up to Ollie Robinson as captain returns from paternity leave
Once more, place your faith in Ben Stokes and Jason Holder
Set to return to the XI, picking Joe Root and Stuart Broad could also fetch crucial points
England become the chasers as West Indies seek historic series win
Southampton treat paves the way for another enthralling contest as second Test begins at Old Trafford
