England vs West Indies – 1st Test – Toss Report
England skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AJ-Strauss-c964, has won the toss and his side will kick-start their home summer by bowling first against West Indies, with the first Test shortly commencing at Lord’s, London, May 17th, 2012.
As expected the hosts have handed Jonny Bairstow a debut, who will now become the 13th father-son partnership to have represented the Poms. Former English great, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Geoffrey-Boycott-c58776, presented Bairstow with his English cap.
Strauss confirmed that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Harold-William-Stephenson-c61707 Finn, both of whom have been in good touch in the current domestic season.
The tourist’s skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KAJ-Roach-c1758 has been deemed fit to take part in the clash, which means that the visitors will go into the game with a four-pronged pace attack.
The Windies have an appalling record against the home team in recent times – with their last victory coming in 2000. Since then, they have managed just two draws. Their preparations have not been up to par – suffering a resounding 10-wicket defeat against English http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lions-c808, after the first practice game was washed out due to rain.
The English contingent will be confident going into the clash despite enduring a torrid time this year. They have played 5 Test matches in 2012, all in sub-continent, winning just 1 and losing 4. However, their home record is impressive, which includes a 4-0 victory against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 last year – consequently helping them to reach to the summit of Test cricket.
The pitch at Lord’s will offer plenty of assistance to the bowlers in the early phases. The batting side will be hoping to avoid overcast condition early on.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 Playing XI:
AJ Strauss*, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JM-Anderson-c1705
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 Playing XI:
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ryan-Broad-c2384;, DJG Sammy*, KAJ Roach, ST Gabriel, FH Edwards
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