Bashir, Root, Brook give West Indies a 241-run hammering
An hour of dominating cricket from England late on day four ended West Indies' hopes of putting up a fight in their pursuit of 385
18/07Result
2nd Test, West Indies tour of England at Nottingham, Jul 18-21 2024
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![England]( "England")
416 & 425 -
![West Indies]( "West Indies")
457 & 143 (36.1 ov)
Player of the Match
18/07Result
2nd Test, West Indies tour of England at Nottingham, Jul 18-21 2024
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![England]( "England")
416 & 425 -
![West Indies]( "West Indies")
457 & 143 (36.1 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 4
Nobody puts Shoaib Bashir in a corner
After bit part at Lord's, off-spinner steals centre stage at Trent Bridge
England make 400-plus twice for the first time, Bashir breaks Anderson's record
The pick of the stats from an enthralling second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge
Shoaib Bashir vows to stay grounded as matchwinning five-for continues rapid ascent
Offspinner continues to live the dream after winning impact in second Test at Trent Bridge
Ben Stokes: Shoaib Bashir 'showed the world what he is about' with matchwinning five-for
England captain says emphatic victory at Trent Bridge shows the progression of his side
Ollie Pope: England aiming to become 'more and more ruthless'
Test vice-captain says winning can become habit as team looks towards 2025-26 challenges
Day 3
Ben Duckett 76, Harry Brook 71* hand England solid advantage over West Indies
Hosts finish day three 207 ahead, after Joshua Da Silva's 82* gave visitors a 41-run first-innings lead
West Indies cricket alive and kicking
Shamar Joseph's role in stubborn 10th-wicket stand carries faint echoes of Tino Best
West Indies look for building blocks in the rubble after spirit-sapping defeat
Team's valiant efforts on first three days undone in 23.1 overs on fourth afternoon
Ben Duckett bends another Test to his will to add to his family lore
Soon-to-be-father sticks to the game that got him noticed to drive England into the ascendancy
Day 2
Hodge, Athanaze leave England thunderstruck as Wood shoots to thrill
West Indies command the centre stage on hard-rocking day at Trent Bridge
Dominica dominant as two little pals Athanaze and Hodge make England sweat
Stirring stand banishes memory of bruising loss at Lord's on sweltering day in Nottingham
Spectators become spectres as Anderson, Broad loom large over England's toil
England happy to take lessons of hard toil after largely fruitless day at Trent Bridge
Dominica dominant as two little pals Athanaze and Hodge make England sweat
Stirring stand banishes memory of bruising loss at Lord's on sweltering day in Nottingham
Day 1
Ollie Pope century drives England to 416 on high-paced first day
Ben Duckett had set things off with a 59-ball 71 as West Indies rue missed chances
Pope shows Test hundreds are like pizza: Even when it's bad, it's still pretty good
England's No. 3 rides his luck throughout but still takes 121 off West Indies
Andy Clark: Fanzine tour de force remembered during Trent Bridge Test
Andrew Miller pays tribute to an England cricket fan who lived the dream for 23 years
West Indies cling to England's coat-tails on day of heart and flaw
Despite injury, illness and a host of missed chances, Brathwaite's men just about stay in touch
Others
Was Shoaib Bashir the youngest bowler to take a five-for in England?
And which player made a hundred and took a hat-trick in the same Test?
Harry Brook at ease with expectations as comparisons with KP swirl
Batter's stock continues to rise after fifth Test hundred and first on home soil
Switch Hit: Big-league Bash
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah to look back on England's series-sealing win in Nottingham
When was the last time England took the field in a Test without Jimmy Anderson or Stuart Broad
And who has the fastest T20I hundred for India by balls faced?
Athanaze: 'Haven't set the world on fire as yet but that is something I'm looking to do'
The 25-year-old has impressed some of West Indies' greats but is still looking for his first half-century after nine Test innings
Brathwaite hoping his batters 'find a way' to challenge England at Trent Bridge
"Important that you go on for longer, because the longer you bat, the easier it becomes and it's important to stay in that plan for as long as possible"
Ben Duckett braced for birth of child as Dan Lawrence stands by
England make contingency plans if opener is called away on paternity duty
Mark Wood returns to England Test attack in place of retired James Anderson
One change for England as senior quick bowler is preferred over Pennington and Potts
Ben Stokes feels the need for speed as England move on from Anderson-Broad era
Prospect of Atkinson and Wood in same XI is early indication of attack England want for Ashes
Joshua Da Silva: England Ashes focus offers West Indies route back into series
Wicketkeeper hopes new-look England get distracted as they build towards 2025-26 campaign
Anderson takes up the mitt as England seamers pick up the gauntlet
Legend starts new role just days after Lord's send-off, but is his former team ready?
WI coach Coley wants team to channel Gabba recovery for second Test against England
Head coach says his side are in "good spirits" ahead of second Test at Trent Bridge
England go back to the future as post-Anderson era begins at Trent Bridge
Wood and Woakes to reprise Ashes-turning alliance as West Indies seek statement performance from senior players
