Best spell of the series from Wood. Well worth seeing in the highlights if you missed it. Up to 93 and swinging both ways. The epitome of unplayable.

Red and Blue Army!

I guess to dampen any euphoria, it's India and Australia we need to match. West Indies are nowhere near good enough - but in fairness to them, they are improving. A work in progress.

Red and Blue Army!

Ben Stokes scored England's fastest 50 (24 balls).

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The last series between the Aussies and the Windies ended 1-1.
Shamar Joseph bowled particularly well in the second innings to win the game for the Windies.
Having lived in Australia for the last 20 years it was the closest match i remember seeing and secretly i think there were a lot of neutrals and some Aussies who were pleased to see such a close match such has been their dominance against everyone ( bar India ) that the result is almost a foregone conclusion before a ball is bowled.

Those of us of a certain age will lament the passing of those great West Indies sides of the 70s and 80s with a seemingly endless supply of great batsmen and bowlers. I remember the look of bewilderment on the faces of some of our batsmen when facing their pace bowlers, especially Brian Close ( pre helmet days) v Michael Holding.

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