Cricket

• England v West Indies: Ottis Gibson promises his pace attack will channel the spirit of a glorious past
  West Indies coach says his fast bowlers would attempt to rekindle the glory days on what could be a tense final day.
• Scottish Saltires lose to Hampshire at Bothwell Castle
  Hampshire (220) beat Scotland (131) by 89 runs Michael Carberry's 76 proves pivotal as Hampshire too strong for part-timers Scotland.
• England v West Indies: Marlon Samuels revels in his role as unlikely hero for tourists
  Steve James marvels at the stubborn resistance of Marlon Samuels as the West Indies fight back in the First Test.
• England v West Indies: Shivnarine Chanderpaul adheres to the task and leaves England in sticky situation
  Simon Hughes on another masterclass in concentration from the world's top-ranked Test batsman.
• Eoin Morgan returns for Middlesex in bid to reclaim England spot
  Middlesex (241-5) bt Leicestershire (210) by 31 runs Eoin Morgan began his attempt to take back his England Test place with his first competitive innings since Feb 27.
• England v West Indies: Kemar Roach rocks England to give Windies hope
  England (398 & 10-2) trail West Indies (243 & 345) by 191 runs Kemar Roach removes Strauss and Anderson, capitalising on an impressive fightback by the tourists.
• England v West Indies: Kemar Roach rocks England to give Windies hope
  England (398 & 10-2) trail West Indies (243 & 345) by 191 runs Kemar Roach removes Strauss and Anderson, capitalising on an impressive fightback by the tourists.
• England v West Indies: Shivnarine Chanderpaul finally falls but host continue to toil in the field
  West Indies (243 & 265-4) lead England (398) by 110 runs England continue to toil but at last make a telling breakthrough.
• England v West Indies: if we stay patient, victory will not be far away
  Matt Prior: England in a strong position at Lord's and victory is only a matter of time and patience.
• England v West Indies: hosts frustrated as Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels drop anchor
  West Indies (243 & 212-4) lead England (398) by 57 runs England made to toil in the field as West Indies dig in.
• England v West Indies: Andrew Strauss's men on top as Windies struggle to save first Test
  W Indies (243 & 120-4) trail England (398-7) by 35 runs Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels launch rearguard action as tourists battle to save first Test.
• England v West Indies: tourists pacemen offer up only toil and not the terror of old
  Simon Hughes: Gabriel looks a decent find but the rest are not a patch on sublime Broad and Anderson.
• England v West Indies: Ian Bell rings in timely reminder of his quality while Jonny Bairstow impresses on debut
  Steve James: Class will always out, as Ian Bell and Andrew Strauss have gone some way to proving in this Test.
• England v West Indies: first Test day three action – in pictures
  In pics: England frustrated in attempts to kill off West Indies fight.
• England v West Indies: Ian Bell and England bowlers in charge as Windies collapse before tea
  Day three (tea): W Indies (243 & 36-3) trail England (398-7) by 118 runs. Ian Bell keeps England in control of the first as the West Indies collapse before tea.
• England v West Indies: tourists show fight to frustrate Andrew Strauss's side in bid to stretch lead on day three
  Day three (lunch): England (341-7) lead West Indies (243) by 98 runs. Tourists show fight to frustrate Andrew Strauss's side in bid to stretch lead
• England v West Indies: first Test, day two as it happened
  Andrew Strauss makes his first Test century for 18 months on day two at Lord's. See how the day unfolded, over by over.
• Anthony McGrath gets Yorkshire out of trouble against Hampshire
  Hampshire (427 & 21-1) lead Yorkshire (399-9 dec) by 49 runs All-rounder provides perfect riposte to critics with 34th century of first-class career.
• England v West Indies: Andrew Strauss admits relief at breaking hundred duck
  Home of cricket gives England captain one of the longest standing ovations after his first Test century for 18 months.
• England v West Indies: Andrew Strauss silences doubters with superb century as hosts take control of first Test
  England (259-3) lead West Indies (243) by 16 runs England captain sends out message to detractors with his first Test ton in 26 attempts on day two at Lord's.
• West Indies desperate for Greece-style rescue mission both on and off the pitch
  Islands crying out for change both on the pitch and in the administration team.
• Warwickshire v Lancashire: Ashwell Prince provides rare resistance as champions are forced to follow on
  Lancs (197 & 122-3) trail Warwicks (557-6 dec) by 238 runs South African left stranded on 87 in first innings as champions fail to collect batting point.
• England v West Indies: Andrew Strauss closing in on century as hosts take control of first Test on day two
  England (167-1) trail West Indies (243) by 76 runs Andrew Strauss edges ever nearer Test century, an achievement which has eluded him in his last 25 attempts.
• England v West Indies: first Test, day two in pictures
  In pics: Andrew Strauss builds on Stuart Broad heroics on day two.
• England v West Indies: Andrew Strauss builds on Stuart Broad's seven-wicket heroics with promising innings reply
  England (80-1) trail West Indies (243) by 163 runs Andrew Strauss under microscope as he makes promising start in quest for only a second Test century in last 51 attempts.