Cricket

Spinner Graeme Swann says his England team-mates are confident that they can chase down the 181 runs required to beat the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's, despite losing two late wickets for the addition of just 10 runs.

'Whatever transpires on Monday, West Indies can look back and know that they have fought hard and impressed many.'

Graeme Swann is optimistic about England's chances against the West Indies despite losing two late wickets.

West Indies mount a stirring fightback to raise their hopes of pulling off an unlikely victory over England in the first Test at Lord's.

Relive the action as West Indies battle their way back into contention in the first Test at Lord's.

Jonathan Agnew says England missed a trick in not being more aggressive towards Shivnarine Chanderpaul on day three

Ian Bell feels the wicket of Shivnarine Chanderpaul holds the key to England's chances on the fourth day of the first Test.

Paul Horton saves Lancashire from defeat but a draw helps Warwickshire reclaim top spot in Division One.

England are closing in on victory at Lord's after dominating the third day, which ended with West Indies 120-4 and trailing by 35.

Stuart Meaker completes a career-best 8-52 at The Oval but still fails to force a Surrey win against Somerset.

Worcestershire are still without a win in six County Championship matches this season after drawing at home against Sussex.

West Indies close day three of the first Test at Lord's on 120-4, needing a further 35 to avoid an innings defeat by England.

Michael Carberry and Simon Katich both make half centuries as the final day ends in a rain-hit draw at Headingley.

Kent remain undefeated in this season's County Championship after their game against Northants ends in a tame draw.

Leicestershire's Division Two match with Essex ended in a draw despite both sides' efforts to make a game of it.

Sussex batsman Ed Joyce backs his team-mate Murray Goodwin to return to top form soon after his poor start to the season.

England captain Andrew Strauss reflects on a really special moment after scoring his first Test century in 18 months to put England in a dominant position on day two of the first Test against the West Indies.

Andrew Strauss admits his relief at ending 18 months without a Test century after scoring 121 not out against West Indies.

Jonathan Agnew says the media will share in Andrew Strauss's delight at scoring his first century in 18 months.