Mike Atherton

West Indies have not won any Test series in England since their 4-0 win in 1988. West Indies are sixth on the World Test Championship points table with a solitary win, three defeats and a drawn Test.

Trent Bridge (day two of five): West Indies, with five first-innings wickets remaining, trail England by 65 runs in second Test after century for Kavem Hodge

The former England head coach has a proven track record of success and knows the English system intimately, he is the perfect choice for the next white-ball coach

Graham Thorpe’s family tell Mike Atherton about former England star’s struggle with anxiety and depression

If captain and all-rounder is to miss at least the first Test against Sri Lanka, his will be toughest of acts to follow for Ollie Pope or whoever replaces him at the England helm

Seven-wicket defeat by Lions and record against top nations does not augur well for three-Test series against England, but the touring side possess wealth of experience and batting ability

Chance to step up from vice-captain does not come around often – Ollie Pope’s captaincy prospects could rest on his displays in England’s Test series against Sri Lanka

Jamie Smith’s century swings match firmly in home side’s favour while loss of wickets leave touring team in a precarious position with a lead of just 82 and key men back in pavilion

As Yorkshire batsman prepares to announce his international retirement, he opens up to Mike Atherton about his ‘demanding’ tag, Test regrets and coaching Joe Root and Harry Brook

Lord’s (Sri Lanka won the toss; first day of five): England are 358 for seven wickets against Sri Lanka after Root equals Alastair Cook’s record of 33 Test centuries