Anderson bows out with 704 as Atkinson's 12 helps England rout WI on day three
West Indies lost their last four wickets on Friday for 57 runs, going down by an innings and 114
10/07Result
1st Test, West Indies tour of England at London, Jul 10-12 2024
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
121 & 136 (47 ov) -
![England]( "England")
Player of the Match
10/07Result
1st Test, West Indies tour of England at London, Jul 10-12 2024
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![West Indies]( "West Indies")
121 & 136 (47 ov) -
![England]( "England")
Player of the Match
Day 3
Day 2
England close in on innings win as West Indies misfire again
Anderson, Atkinson and Stokes share six wickets after England build big lead
Day 1
Atkinson upstages Anderson with seven-for as England dominate
West Indies bowled out for 121 as England's debutant fast bowler takes 7 for 45
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Jamie Smith unfurls his weaponry as England's keeper hunch is vindicated
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He will call curtains on a legendary career at the ground where it all began for him 21 years ago
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Captain backs young players to learn on the job as Mikyle Louis prepares to make debut
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Fast bowler still believes he could have more to give, but accepts the final curtain is nigh
Switch Hit: Jimmy A's final spell
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