The Cornhill Insurance Test Series
England v West Indies from Edgbaston First day
ENGLAND have played the WEST INDIES 44 times in this country, and there is not much to choose between them overall, with West Indies ahead by 15 matches to 14.
In recent times, however, West Indies have become the most powerful crick eting nation in the world. Their fast bowling is feared the world over. viv RICHARDS is still the star of a very strong batting line-up. And with CLIVE LLOYD 'S experience and influence on the whole side, England, even with 'home' advantage, will have to play well above their form in recent years if they are to make a match of it.
PETER WEST introduces the whole of this morning's play. Commentators
RICHIE BENAUD , JIM LAKER
TOM GRAVENEY , RAY ILLINGWORTH Scorer WENDY WIMBUSH
Television presentation
MIKE ADLEY , KEITH MACKENZIE
Executive producer NICK HUNTER
0 FEATURE: page 72