The game will start at 3 p.m. UK time (thanks to stupid clocks). We’ll take all the action from the 22 yards, but one suspects that the real story today can unfold later. Assuming England lose, the feeling is that Joe Ruth could step down as captain. We will cover it, of course, and react to this news if it does. It is a pity to see such a happy cricket player in lethargy as he was, but the feeling seems to be that his leadership is not doing the job. Scyld Berry says Joe will not give up during the tour: “Joe Root is not going to resign as England ‘s Test leader before the end of this tour. “There is every chance Ruth will fall on his sword after five years in power, being fired twice by Kyle Mayers’s killer midfielder.” Joe Ruth’s obscene smile has been replaced by exhaustion – his time as England captain is coming to an end At least there is good news from the England Women’s Team. Fearless Sophia Dunkley keeps England out of danger in World Cup semifinals Anyway, things about Joe and his leadership may or may not come today. What is certain is that England must fight like tigers from here. If Woakes, Leach and Mahmood can somehow wear about a hundred, then maybe, maybe, England can upset the West Indies who are, let’s face it, prone to a flaky appearance. But by all means, Windies should get those last two wickets in a few over, and he could finish by lunch.
