ENG vs WI 1st Test Results

12:03 PM IST Right then, that's a wrap on the first Test of the 2024 Richards-Botham Trophy, where England secured a dominant victory to take the lead in this three-match series. Interestingly, this mirrors the West Indies' start to their Test series in Australia earlier in the year, where they suffered a comprehensive defeat in the first Test inside three days. However, they bounced back with a historic win at the Gabba, their first in Australia in 27 years, to end the series on a level footing. Similarly, the West Indies have not won a Test series in England since 1988. If Kraigg Brathwaite and his team hope to win a series in England for the first time in 36 years, they will need to draw inspiration from that remarkable Gabba victory and conjure up a spirited effort to take the series to a decider. The second Test starts on Thursday, 18th July at Trent Bridge in Nottingham with the first ball to be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). As always, you can join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

11:49 AM IST Next up, the ECB chairman Richard Thompson presents James Anderson with a special painting of his 700th Test wicket. The great man comes in for a chat now. Anderson says that it has been an amazing journey and he is quite overwhelmed with the support this week. Adds that the journey has been pretty special and every time he wore this shirt, he tried to win games for England. Shares that the emotions have been up and down right from Day 1 when his daughters rang the bell. Tells that the past 20 years have been amazing and he enjoyed every moment. States that you can't have a long career without family support and it is not only the player's journey but the journey of the family too. Mentions that winning series and winning Test matches have been the only thing that he has been interested in. Further says that winning in Australia, winning in India, becoming the number 1 side in the world and contributing in those series are the things he will remember. Says that he has never moved away from any responsibility and when the captain throws you the ball late in the day, it shows your character and how deep can you actually dig. Feels that Test cricket is a roller coaster ride and you need to be spot on as a team and perform. Lauds Gus Atkinson for the way he bowled and feels that Atkinson has all the attributes to become a great bowler in Test cricket.

11:48 AM IST The skipper of England, Ben Stokes says it is a really good start. Says to come out and put in a comprehensive performance like this is clinical. Adds before the game, it was exciting to see new lads getting the debut caps. Appreciates Gus Atkinson and says that he is incredibly skillful. And mentions that he used the Lord's slope to his advantage. Further says that taking 12 wickets in the first Test is incredible and exciting. Says for the new guys starting their careers it's about making sure they know they can express themselves in the way they want to. Says there's absolute freedom to play your natural game, and that's what he and their coach Brendon McCullum are trying to do. On being asked about his knee he says it is great to be back and able to contribute with the ball and says he felt he bowled in good rhythm in both innings. On Anderson's career, he mentions that he is an incredible inspiration for millions of people. Says a lot of youngsters look up to him and want to emulate his career which is going to be very hard to do. Says Anderson is 41 and is always looking to get better. Mentions he always wants to contribute to the team's win in every possible way. Also says, that every time he has walked onto the field, he has done exactly that.

11:44 AM IST The captain of West Indies, Kraigg Brathwaite says that they disappointed themselves with the bat and when you score just 100 runs with the bat, you are always behind the game. Feels that bowling was a positive but they could have still done better. Believes that this team has it in them to win a Test here in England and it is about the guys having the same belief. Further says that being mentally strong after such a defeat is important. Tells that fast bowlers, especially those who came from the World Cup will need some time to get into a rhythm and feels that Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph will be better in the next two Tests.

11:37 AM IST Gus Atkinson is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his sensational debut, taking 12 wickets in his maiden Test. He thanks James Anderson and says that playing in Anderson's last Test is just incredible. Says growing up, he would come here to Lord's just to watch Jimmy bowl. On being asked about opting out of the Indian T20 League, Atkinson says he struggled with his rhythm at the start of the season with Surrey and needed a few red-ball games leading into this. Ends up by saying that now he thinks it was the right decision to do so.

11:35 AM IST First up, MCC president Mark Nicholas greets James Anderson and announces that the retiring pacer has been made an honorary life member of the club.