- Seam bowler Gus Atkinson took 12 wickets on his Take a look at debut at Lord’s
- Jimmy Anderson additionally picked up 4 wickets in his farewell Take a look at look
- One England participant did look rusty in England’s first Take a look at of the summer season
England beat West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord’s to get their summer season of Take a look at cricket up and operating.
Gus Atkinson was flawless on debut as he picked up 12 wickets to get himself on the Lord’s honours board.
The departing Jimmy Anderson additionally confirmed why he has been essentially the most profitable seam bowler in historical past by taking 4 wickets to complete on a exceptional 704 wickets in 188 matches. It’s a mark that may possible by no means be crushed by a tempo bowler.
Nevertheless it wasn’t the right efficiency, with some gamers having quiet outings within the first of six Assessments over the subsequent two months.
Mail Sport’s LAWRENCE BOOTH was readily available to price England’s stars…
Jimmy Anderson went out on prime as England sealed a complete win over West Indies
Zak Crawley, 7.5 – Has develop into England’s banker, averaging slightly below 50 because the begin of final summer season. However he wants to show one among his many half-centuries into a giant one.
Ben Duckett, 4 – The one member of the highest 5 to not move 50 after aiming a free drive at Jayden Seales. Will fancy the subsequent Take a look at, at his house floor in Nottingham.
Ollie Pope, 7 – He wanted runs after falling away badly in India, however nonetheless appears to be like frenetic – a bent that will probably be exploited by stronger sides.
Joe Root, 7.5 – Appeared odds on for a simple hundred till he was crushed by Motie’s arm-ball. A summer season of runs beckons.
Joe Root seemed in good type and can anticipate to attain closely this summer season
Harry Brook, 7 – His first Take a look at innings in nearly a yr introduced him his twelfth rating of 50-plus in 21 knocks. However, like Crawley, he might do with 100.
Ben Stokes, 7 – One other failure with the bat was off-set by two reassuringly lengthy, energetic spells. His bowling balances the facet fantastically.
Ben Stokes (left) bowled nicely however will need to contribute extra with the bat because the summer season progresses
Jamie Smith, 8 – A memorable debut, on either side of the stumps. A few of his leg-side takes had been immaculate, and his batting with the decrease order was simply what McCullum and Stokes had been hoping for.
Chris Woakes, 5 – Rusty and dusty with the ball, particularly within the first innings, when his common velocity was under 80mph. Helpful runs in partnership with Smith.
Chris Woakes added some helpful runs however seemed rusty with the ball in hand
Gus Atkinson, 9 – A dream debut: seven wickets within the first innings, 12 within the match, and the sense that England had launched into their subsequent period of quick bowlers.
Gus Atkinson stole the present by taking 12 wickets on his Take a look at debut at Lord’s
Shoaib Bashir, 5 – Exhausting to offer England’s off-spinner a score: he didn’t bowl in any respect, and was run out for a 17-ball duck. Nonetheless, he can at all times say he performed in Anderson’s final Take a look at.
James Anderson, 8 – The outpouring of affection for England’s best quick bowler was transferring and heartfelt. He finishes with 704 Take a look at wickets at 26.45. We’ll miss him.
