• 1984: England v West Indies – fifth Test >

      England skittled the West Indies for just 190 in the first innings of the fifth Test in 1984, which simply served to get Garner, Marshall, Holding and Baptiste angry. They promptly dismissed the hosts for 162, rattled up a large … …more >

    • 1984: England v West Indies – fourth Test >

      Gordon Greenidge was at his immense best in the fourth test, hitting 223 as his side piled up an intimidating first innings score. Unfortunately England didn’t show quite as much resistance to the West Indies attack, slumping like an undercooked … …more >

    • 1984: England v West Indies – third Test >

      Unusually England were still in contention heading into the second innings at Headingley in 1984. Things changed dramatically when the mighty Malcolm Marshall got to work in the second innings though. He scythed through Allan Lamb and chums as if … …more >

    • 1984: England v West Indies – second Test >

      England must have left Lord’s wondering how they’d ever beat the West Indies. Having set them 342 to win in this second test of 1984 they would have been in confident mood going out to bowl. But Gordon Greenidge just … …more >

    • 1984: England v West Indies – first Test >

      England take note: this is the way to start a Test series. Twice dismantle the opposition batting line-up and in between hit over 600 runs. That’s what the West Indies did to their hosts in the first Test of 1984, … …more >

    • 1976: England v West Indies – fourth Test >

      England’s chances of levelling the 1976 Test series against the West Indies went out the window early in this fourth Test. The tourists’ opening batsmen Roy Fredericks and Gordon Greenidge got off to a flyer, and despite resolute batting from … …more >

    • 1973: England v West Indies – first Test >

      In 1973, the West Indies’ bowling attack was like a steamroller powered by a jet engine. You wouldn’t want to stand in the way of it. Their batting line-up was awe-inspiring too. In their first Test against England at the Oval, Clive Lloyd hit 132 to set up a comprehensive victory. …more >

    • Cricket World Cup: 1975 >

      In the 1970s the West Indies were so dominant they could have replaced their bats with small twigs and still beaten most sides. Unsurprisingly they won the inaugural Cricket World Cup in 1975, without losing a match. England got annihilated … …more >