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England kept their Cricket World Cup hopes alive after a dramatic 18-run victory over the West Indies.

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West Indian batsman Gayle makes history with innings of 333updated: Tue Nov 16 2010 14:02:00

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle entered the record books on day two of the first Test with Sri Lanka by hitting a majestic 333.

Johnson helps to pull Australia levelupdated: Sat Mar 06 2010 16:28:00

Mitchell Johnson claimed four wickets to help inspire Australia to 12-run victory over New Zealand and level the series at 1-1 after a rain-affected one-day international in Auckland on Saturday.

Australia beat brave West Indiesupdated: Sun Dec 20 2009 16:06:00

Australia wrapped up a thrilling third and final Test at the WACA by 35 runs to win the series 2-0 on Sunday.

West Indies tailenders hang on bravelyupdated: Sat Dec 19 2009 12:29:00

The West Indies need a heroic effort from their last two batsman to snatch a courageous series-saving victory in the third Test against Australia in Perth.

Australia rocked by superb Gayle tonupdated: Thu Dec 17 2009 14:24:00

West Indies captain Chris Gayle produced one of the all-time great centuries in an exhilarating display on the second day of the third Test at Perth.

Australia salvage second Test drawupdated: Tue Dec 08 2009 18:06:00

Australia battled to a draw in the second Test against the West Indies in Adelaide on Tuesday to retain the Frank Worrell Trophy.

Gayle century puts West Indies on topupdated: Mon Dec 07 2009 07:48:00

A Chris Gayle century has put the West Indies in a winning position against Australia in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Opening wins for Australia, New Zealandupdated: Sat Nov 28 2009 12:20:00

Australia crushed the West Indies by an innings and 65 runs in the opening Test in Brisbane, while New Zealand also took a 1-0 lead in the series against Pakistan with a tense final-day victory.

Twenty20 looks to futureupdated: Mon Jun 22 2009 10:35:00

Twenty20 maybe a relatively new format of the sport, having only been introduced in 2003, but it has already injected new life into the grand old game.

Superb Dilshan sends Sri Lanka into finalupdated: Fri Jun 19 2009 17:09:00

A superb innings of 96 from Tillekeratne Dilshan sent Sri Lanka into Sunday's World Twenty20 final with an emphatic 57-run semifinal victory over West Indies at The Oval on Friday.

West Indies sink England's Twenty20 bidupdated: Mon Jun 15 2009 17:05:00

Hosts England crashed out of the World Twenty20 at The Oval on Monday following a rain-affected defeat to West Indies who progressed to the semifinals.

South Africa surge towards Twenty20 semisupdated: Sat Jun 13 2009 15:17:00

Teenager Wayne Parnell continued South Africa's surge towards the World Twenty20 semifinals with a four-wicket haul in their 20-run victory over West Indies at The Oval on Saturday.

Century opening stand gives Sri Lanka winupdated: Wed Jun 10 2009 16:06:00

Sanath Jayasuriya and Tillekeratne Dilshan's century opening stand powered Sri Lanka to a 15-run win over West Indies in their World Twenty20 match at Trent Bridge on Wednesday.

Gayle blasts Australia to Twenty20 defeatupdated: Sat Jun 06 2009 17:25:00

Chris Gayle showed his liking for the shortest form of international cricket by blasting 88 as the West Indies thrashed Australia by seven wickets in the World Twenty20 Group C opener on Saturday.

Anderson burst sees West Indies follow-onupdated: Sun May 17 2009 13:49:00

Pace bowler James Anderson helped bowl West Indies out for 310 -- and they still need 144 more runs to make England bat again with only seven wickets standing -- by stumps on day four of the second Test match at Riverside, Durham.

England crushed in Bridgetown one-dayerupdated: Fri Mar 27 2009 16:54:00

The West Indies have taken a 2-1 lead in their one-day cricket series against England, crushing the tourists by an impressive eight wickets in Bridgetown, Barbados to leave them needing just one victory from the final two matches to clinch the series.

Windies win Test series after denying Englandupdated: Tue Mar 10 2009 19:12:00

England captain Andrew Strauss defended the timing of his team's declaration on the last day of the final Test as the tourists fell agonisingly short of victory once again.

England lose wickets in quick run chaseupdated: Mon Mar 09 2009 18:14:00

England have ended the fourth day of the fifth and final Test against West Indies in Trinidad on 80-3, as they chase quick runs in what looks a vain attempt to pull off an unlikely series-saving win.

England fail to capitalise on Gayle anguishupdated: Mon Mar 09 2009 06:05:00

Skipper Chris Gayle hit a century and then retired hurt with hamstring trouble as the West Indies frustrated England's bid to level the Test series in Trinidad.

Strauss makes third successive centuryupdated: Fri Mar 06 2009 16:47:00

Captain Andrew Strauss struck his 17th Test hundred, and third in consecutive matches, as England dominated the opening day of the fifth and final Test against West Indies at the Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad -- a match they have to win to avoid a series defeat.

Bopara ton helps England rack up huge totalupdated: Fri Feb 27 2009 17:02:00

Ravi Bopara struck a maiden Test century as England gained control on the second day of the fourth Test against the West Indies with their highest score for five-and-a-half years at the Kensington Oval, Barbados.

Strauss hits century as England take chargeupdated: Mon Feb 16 2009 11:14:00

Captain Andrew Strauss hit his 15th Test hundred as England took control of the hastily-arranged third cricket Test in Antigua on Sunday.

West Indies on top in opening Testupdated: Fri Feb 06 2009 06:37:00

Technology dominated the second day of the first Test in Jamaica where England made an early breakthrough after being bowled out for 318 at Sabina Park.

Sarwan and Ramdin steer West Indies homeupdated: Sat Jan 03 2009 08:31:00

A superb bowling effort and a fine rearguard action by Ramnaresh Sarwan and Denesh Ramdin helped the West Indies secure a tense five-wicket win via the Duckworth-Lewis method in their rain-affected second one-day international against in New Zealand.

Gayle hits 197 as Napier Test ends in drawupdated: Tue Dec 23 2008 04:52:00

The second cricket Test between New Zealand and West Indies in Napier has ended in a draw, after the home side failed to reach the 312 runs needed to win the match -- and ultimately the series.

Captain Gayle blows away century cobwebsupdated: Mon Dec 22 2008 12:39:00

Captain Chris Gayle cracked his first Test century for more than three-and-a-half years as West Indies reached 278 for seven at stumps in Napier to leave the outcome against New Zealand wide open with one day to go.

Kiwis make good progress in Napier Testupdated: Sat Dec 20 2008 10:24:00

Patient half-centuries from Daniel Flynn and Tim McIntosh helped New Zealand inch towards the West Indies first-innings total of 307 on day two of the second Test in Napier.

Chanderpaul century sparks Windies recoveryupdated: Fri Dec 19 2008 08:19:00

A century from Shivnarine Chanderpaul and 74 from Brendan Nash sparked a West Indies fightback on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand -- before the hosts struck back with two quick wickets shortly before stumps.

England falter in first Test in Indiaupdated: Thu Dec 11 2008 11:52:00

In the shadow of a heavy security presence including pitchside commandos and snipers on the grandstands, the first Test between India and England commenced Thursday in Chennai with a minute's silence for the victims of last month's terror atrocities in Mumbai.

Watson century helps Aussies clinch seriesupdated: Mon Jun 30 2008 04:05:00

Shane Watson hammered 126 from 122 balls as Australia pulled off a seven-wicket victory in the third one-day international against West Indies in Grenada.

Sri Lanka fail to secure series victoryupdated: Sun Apr 06 2008 17:00:00

Sri Lanka failed in their bid to win a Test series in the Caribbean for the first time after Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul led the West Indies to a six-wicket victory in the second and final Test on Sunday.

Murali holds up West Indies in Trinidadupdated: Sat Apr 05 2008 05:20:00

Spin ace Muttiah Muralitharan wove his magic on a pace-friendly Queen's Park Oval as his Sri Lankan side battled to restrict the West Indies on the second day of the second Test in Trinidad.

Jayawardene turns the screw in Testupdated: Sun Mar 23 2008 17:45:00

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene completed his 22nd Test century before tea to keep his side on course for a formidable total against West Indies in the first Test in Guyana.

Samuels banned for faulty bowling actionupdated: Mon Feb 25 2008 08:43:00

West Indian Test star Marlon Samuels has been banned from bowling after the International Cricket Council ruled his action was suspect.

Smith ton puts South Africa on topupdated: Thu Jan 10 2008 13:26:00

Skipper Graeme Smith hit an undefeated 122 to lead South Africa to 213 for one wicket after bowling the West Indies out for 139 on the first day of the decisive third Test.

South Africans square the seriesupdated: Sat Jan 05 2008 12:39:00

South African captain Graeme Smith made 85 off 79 deliveries as his side claimed a seven-wicket win on day four of the second test against West Indies in Cape Town, to square the three-match series at one game all.

South Africa take strong positionupdated: Fri Jan 04 2008 12:30:00

South Africa put themselves in a strong position to level the Test series with West Indies after they dominated day three of the second Test in Cape Town.

S Africa recover after Bravo blitzupdated: Thu Jan 03 2008 13:46:00

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo claimed three crucial wickets on day two of the second Test against South Africa but Ashwell Prince halted the slide with a gritty half-century in Cape Town.

Run-out keeps Proteas in the huntupdated: Fri Dec 28 2007 15:23:00

West Indies failed to put the first test totally out of South Africa's reach when they collapsed to 146 for eight in their second innings at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth.

Gayle leads from the front in Testupdated: Wed Dec 26 2007 13:43:00

Captain Chris Gayle with a typically belligerent half century and Marlon Samuels with a patient 94 left West Indies in control after the opening day of the first Teat against South Africa at St George's Park.

Younus ton as Pakistan save Test updated: Tue Dec 04 2007 11:40:00

Younus Khan scored his 15th Test century as Pakistan battled to a draw against India in Kolkata.

S Africa begin with thrilling winupdated: Tue Sep 11 2007 17:01:00

Host nation South Africa got the inaugural Twenty20 world championships off to a thrilling start with a superb eight wicket victory over the West Indies.

Tendulkar sets mark in Indian winupdated: Fri Jun 29 2007 14:16:00

Sachin Tendulkar became the first man to score 15,000 one-day international runs as India beat South Africa by six wickets in the second one-day international at Stormont on Friday.

India on brink of World Cup exitupdated: Fri Mar 23 2007 15:25:00

India virtually crashed out of the World Cup in the first round after Sri Lanka handed them a comprehensive 69-run defeat in their final Group B match on Friday.

Tendulkar century crushes Windiesupdated: Wed Jan 31 2007 12:41:00

Sachin Tendulkar scored his 41st one-day century to power India to a crushing 160-run victory over West Indies in the final match on Wednesday and clinch the four-game series 3-1.

Samuels and Lara see Windies homeupdated: Sat Jan 27 2007 12:29:00

Marlon Samuels and Brian Lara carried the West Indies to a three-wicket victory over India in the third one-day international on Saturday.

Injured Sarwan to miss one-dayersupdated: Sat Jan 13 2007 05:44:00

Injured West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan will miss this month's one-day series in India.

Players hit out at Karachi pitchupdated: Tue Nov 28 2006 07:48:00

West Indian opener Chris Gayle described the National Stadium strip as the worst pitch he had ever seen for a test match as his side struggled to 191 for six, 113 behind Pakistan in the third test in Karachi.

Pakistan on course for innings winupdated: Mon Nov 13 2006 11:59:00

West Indies faced an innings defeat at the close of the third day of the first Test on Monday after paceman Umar Gul reduced them to 74 for three in their second innings.

Gayle fires West Indies into finalupdated: Thu Nov 02 2006 11:58:00

Chris Gayle smashed 133 not out to power holders West Indies into the Champions Trophy final with a six-wicket victory over South Africa on Thursday.

Pietersen inspires a thrilling winupdated: Sat Oct 28 2006 13:37:00

Kevin Pietersen's sparkling unbeaten 90 led England to a thrilling three-wicket victory over holders West Indies in their final Champions Trophy Group A match in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Holders West Indies into last fourupdated: Thu Oct 26 2006 13:22:00

Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan led holders West Indies to an exciting three-wicket victory over India in a Group A match on Thursday and a berth in the semi-inals of the Champions Trophy.

Gayle century sees off Bangladeshupdated: Wed Oct 11 2006 12:24:00

West Indies opener Chris Gayle lashed 104 as the holders crushed Bangladesh by 10 wickets to ease into the main round of the Champions Trophy.

Indians press for series victoryupdated: Sun Jul 02 2006 16:01:00

Fast bowler Shantha Sreesanth took two cheap wickets as India made positive strides towards a rare overseas series win on the third day of the fourth test against West Indies in Kingston on Sunday.

Dravid helps India claim Test drawupdated: Mon Jun 26 2006 17:26:00

Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag, Wasim Jaffer and VVS Laxman all scored half-centuries to steer India to a draw in the third Test against West Indies.

Openers help Windies take controlupdated: Thu Jun 22 2006 18:12:00

Chris Gayle and Daren Ganga hit half-centuries to help West Indies make a confident start to the third Test against India at Warner Park.

India strike late to take command updated: Sun Jun 11 2006 18:00:00

Mohammad Kaif scored his maiden Test century as India piled up 588 for eight declared before taking a stranglehold on the second Test against the West Indies in St. Lucia on Sunday.

West Indians hang on in a thrillerupdated: Wed Jun 07 2006 03:08:00

West Indies' last pair, Fidel Edwards and Corey Collymore, hung on grimly to force a draw as the first test against India ended dramatically in Antigua on Tuesday.

Jaffer hits maiden double centuryupdated: Tue Jun 06 2006 03:58:00

Opener Wasim Jaffer scored a maiden double century to lead India's onslaught on the West Indian bowling on the fourth day of the first test on Monday.

Lara helps Windies to solid startupdated: Sat Mar 25 2006 06:35:00

Brian Lara rediscovered some form with a careful 28 to help West Indies reach 95 for one at the close on the first day of the third Test against New Zealand in Napier.

Windies struggling to salvage Testupdated: Sun Mar 19 2006 12:07:00

Bad light halted play early on the third day of the second Test between New Zealand and West Indies with the visitors struggling to save the match and the series.

New Zealand regain the initiativeupdated: Sun Mar 12 2006 06:23:00

Fast bowler Shane Bond produced an inspired spell to drag New Zealand back into the first Test against West Indies in Auckland on Sunday, setting up a nail-biting final day.

Styris century helps NZ fight backupdated: Thu Mar 09 2006 13:14:00

Scott Styris smashed a century then captured two quick wickets as New Zealand fought back to share the honors with the West Indies on a see-saw opening day of the first Test in Auckland.

Gayle misses Test after heart opupdated: Wed Nov 23 2005 03:33:00

West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle will miss the third and final Test against Australia after having corrective surgery for a heart complaint.

Australia seize immediate controlupdated: Thu Nov 17 2005 09:21:00

Australia seized immediate command of the second Test with West Indies, skittling the tourists for a dismal 149, then wiping out almost half the deficit.

Australia clinch crushing victoryupdated: Sun Nov 06 2005 11:32:00

Australia crushed West Indies by 379 runs with a day to spare in the first Test at the Gabba, condemning the tourists to one of their heaviest ever defeats.

Australia build massive advantageupdated: Sat Nov 05 2005 07:11:00

Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden both smashed centuries to give Australia a huge lead over West Indies and the chance to push for an early first Test victory.

Ponting ton puts Australia on topupdated: Thu Nov 03 2005 11:31:00

Ricky Ponting rescued Australia from an early batting collapse with a captain's century on the opening day of the first Test match against the West Indies.

Gilchrist century batters World XIupdated: Fri Oct 07 2005 09:09:00

Adam Gilchrist scored Australia's fastest ever limited overs century to help his country wrap up their one-day series against the World XI with a 55-run win.

McGrath is rested for second matchupdated: Thu Oct 06 2005 09:40:00

Australia pace bowler Glenn McGrath has been rested for the second one-day international against the World XI and replaced by Stuart Clark.

White is chosen to face World XIupdated: Tue Oct 04 2005 04:01:00

Leg spinner Cameron White, rushed into the Australia squad after an injury to Brad Hogg, has been named in the team for the opening one-day match against the World XI in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Gayle spins West Indies to victoryupdated: Sun May 29 2005 14:32:00

Chris Gayle took five wickets with his offspin Sunday as West Indies sealed a convincing 276-run victory against Pakistan in the first Test in Barbados despite a fighting century from Shahid Afridi on the fourth day.

Record-breaker Gayle hammers 317updated: Mon May 02 2005 12:42:00

West Indies opener Chris Gayle became the first batsman to score a triple century against South Africa when he made 317 in the fourth test at St.Johns.

Gayle leads way in Windies victoryupdated: Wed Sep 15 2004 09:56:00

Chris Gayle and Wavell Hinds shared a 192-run opening stand as West Indies beat Bangladesh by 138 runs in their Champions Trophy Group B match on Wednesday.

West Indies demolished by Harmisonupdated: Fri Aug 20 2004 13:21:00

Steve Harmison took eight wickets against a hapless West Indies to leave England in sight of a seventh successive victory on day two of the fourth test at the Oval on Friday.

Rain washes out play in Manchesterupdated: Thu Aug 12 2004 13:42:00

The second day of the third test between England and the West Indies was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain.

Lara defiant after England victoryupdated: Sun Aug 01 2004 12:41:00

Left-arm spinner Ashley Giles took five wickets as England beat West Indies by 256 runs to win the second Test with more than a day to spare at Edgbaston on Sunday.

Giles helps England stay in chargeupdated: Fri Jul 23 2004 13:39:00

Left-arm spinner Ashley Giles took three wickets on Friday as England stayed in control on the second day of the opening test against the West Indies at Lord's.

Windies deny England a final placeupdated: Tue Jul 06 2004 13:51:00

An unbeaten century from opener Chris Gayle guided West Indies into Saturday's triangular series final at the expense of England with a seven-wicket win at Lord's on Tuesday.

Vaughan ton steers England to drawupdated: Wed Apr 14 2004 15:04:00

Captain Michael Vaughan hit his 11th Test century as England clinched a battling draw in the fourth and final Test against West Indies to wrap up a 3-0 series victory.

Pollock strikes as Windies exposedupdated: Tue Jan 20 2004 10:58:00

Shaun Pollock took four wickets as South Africa denied West Indies a face-saving draw on a rain-hit final day of the fourth Test on Tuesday.

Lara the fastest to Test milestoneupdated: Sun Jan 04 2004 12:10:00

West Indies captain Brian Lara made a defiant century and became the fastest batsman to 9,000 Test runs, in the third Test at Newlands on Sunday.

Windies hit back in Cape Town Testupdated: Sat Jan 03 2004 11:43:00

Chris Gayle smashed a 79-ball century -- the ninth fastest in Test history -- as the West Indies hit back on the second day of the third Test against South Africa.

West Indies will gamble on Gayleupdated: Thu Jan 01 2004 10:52:00

South African captain Graeme Smith passed a fitness test and will return from injury to lead his team in the third of four tests against the touring West Indies in Cape Town.

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