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Colin Croft says uncapped Windies paceman Shannon Gabriel could be as quick as Ian Bishop. - Skysports.com - 10 Reads

Andrew Strauss insists the thought of quitting as England captain has never entered his mind as he prepares to tackle West Indies. - Skysports.com - 0 Reads

David Richardson is set to be the International Cricket Council's new chief executive. - Skysports.com - 3 Reads

Chris Gayle looks set to return to the West Indies set-up for the series against England after cancelling his contract with Somerset. - Skysports.com - 5 Reads

England seamer James Anderson has been sent for an X-ray after being hit on the thumb in his return to county action at Old Trafford. - Skysports.com - 7 Reads

Kevin Pietersen admits England will have to be at their best if they are to see off the challenge of South Africa this summer. - Skysports.com - 5 Reads

Neil Wagner, Daniel Flynn and Tarun Nethula have won places in the New Zealand Test squad for the West Indies tour next month. - Skysports.com - 9 Reads

Darren Sammy remains optimistic despite injury, visa and travel issues meaning West Indies only had 11 fit players on Saturday. - Skysports.com - 11 Reads

Adrian Barath remains confident West Indies will be ready for the opening Test against England despite their disrupted preparation. - Skysports.com - 7 Reads

Australia bowling coach Craig McDermott has stepped down after just 12 months in the role. - Skysports.com - 2 Reads