• ENGLAND SERIES RATINGS: Dom Sibley – 8: Made two ducks in the series, but reached milestones in the other three innings, and his century in the first innings of the second Test helped England wrest the initiative. Reuters
    ENGLAND SERIES RATINGS: Dom Sibley – 8: Made two ducks in the series, but reached milestones in the other three innings, and his century in the first innings of the second Test helped England wrest the initiative. Reuters
  • Rory Burns – 6: Only went past 50 once in the series, yet contributed something all the time as he helped blunt the excellent West Indies pace attack. AFP
    Rory Burns – 6: Only went past 50 once in the series, yet contributed something all the time as he helped blunt the excellent West Indies pace attack. AFP
  • Joe Denly – 5: Might have played his last Test, after he was dropped for the second match. But that’s not certain. He is in England’s ODI squad, so remains well regarded. PA
    Joe Denly – 5: Might have played his last Test, after he was dropped for the second match. But that’s not certain. He is in England’s ODI squad, so remains well regarded. PA
  • Zak Crawley – 5: Won the duel for the No3 berth over his good mate Denly, then promptly had a shocker in the second Test and was dropped for the third. His chance will come again. AP
    Zak Crawley – 5: Won the duel for the No3 berth over his good mate Denly, then promptly had a shocker in the second Test and was dropped for the third. His chance will come again. AP
  • Joe Root – 7: Hinted at a return to form with a free-spirited innings to set up the declaration in the third Test, and his captaincy was on point once he arrived after the birth of his second child. Getty
    Joe Root – 7: Hinted at a return to form with a free-spirited innings to set up the declaration in the third Test, and his captaincy was on point once he arrived after the birth of his second child. Getty
  • Ben Stokes – 9: The best cricketer in the world at present? Probably. He shaded his top-of-the-bill duel with Jason Holder, and was extraordinary in the pivotal second Test. AP
    Ben Stokes – 9: The best cricketer in the world at present? Probably. He shaded his top-of-the-bill duel with Jason Holder, and was extraordinary in the pivotal second Test. AP
  • Ollie Pope – 6: Run-shy in the first two matches, but redeemed his series with a first-innings 91 in the third that set England up well to push for the win. Reuters
    Ollie Pope – 6: Run-shy in the first two matches, but redeemed his series with a first-innings 91 in the third that set England up well to push for the win. Reuters
  • Jos Buttler – 7: Has not fully dispelled the questions over his place in the Test side. Far from it. But his 140-run stand with Pope in the third Test was vital, and showed just how valuable he can be. AP
    Jos Buttler – 7: Has not fully dispelled the questions over his place in the Test side. Far from it. But his 140-run stand with Pope in the third Test was vital, and showed just how valuable he can be. AP
  • Chris Woakes - 8. The least-spoken-about of England’s celebrated pace options, but he was impeccable in the two Tests he played. That was underlined by five wickets on the final day. PA
    Chris Woakes - 8. The least-spoken-about of England’s celebrated pace options, but he was impeccable in the two Tests he played. That was underlined by five wickets on the final day. PA
  • Jofra Archer – 5: Started off as the one England bowler inked into the starting XI, but ended it in the shadow of his more experienced colleagues. In between he made a costly faux pas by breaking bio-security guidelines. Getty
    Jofra Archer – 5: Started off as the one England bowler inked into the starting XI, but ended it in the shadow of his more experienced colleagues. In between he made a costly faux pas by breaking bio-security guidelines. Getty
  • Dom Bess – 6: Not as incisive as England might have expected when the pitches were worn, but he was reliable enough and was also a late-order asset with the bat. One fine run out, too. Getty
    Dom Bess – 6: Not as incisive as England might have expected when the pitches were worn, but he was reliable enough and was also a late-order asset with the bat. One fine run out, too. Getty
  • Mark Wood – 6: Hit some remarkable speeds in the one Test he played, without much of an impact in the wickets column. Still, though, England will be content to have him on ice for the challenges to follow. Reuteres
    Mark Wood – 6: Hit some remarkable speeds in the one Test he played, without much of an impact in the wickets column. Still, though, England will be content to have him on ice for the challenges to follow. Reuteres
  • James Anderson – 6: Unusually, England’s greatest wicket-taker had to defer to his pace colleagues in this series. Might not have got a stack of wickets, but he was the most economical bowler in the series. AFP
    James Anderson – 6: Unusually, England’s greatest wicket-taker had to defer to his pace colleagues in this series. Might not have got a stack of wickets, but he was the most economical bowler in the series. AFP
  • Stuart Broad – 9.5: Talked the talk after he was dropped. Then not so much walked the walked as Billionaire Strutted his way through the rest of the series. As Andrew Strauss says, Broad has probably never bowled better than he is doing now. Getty
    Stuart Broad – 9.5: Talked the talk after he was dropped. Then not so much walked the walked as Billionaire Strutted his way through the rest of the series. As Andrew Strauss says, Broad has probably never bowled better than he is doing now. Getty
  • Sam Curran – 7: Only featured in the second match. Went under the radar with three wickets, but each arrived at important times in England’s win. Getty
    Sam Curran – 7: Only featured in the second match. Went under the radar with three wickets, but each arrived at important times in England’s win. Getty
  • WEST INDIES SERIES RATINGS: Kraigg Brathwaite – 6: Generally could be relied on for first innings runs, but missed out the rest of the time when his side could have done with his doggedness. Getty
    WEST INDIES SERIES RATINGS: Kraigg Brathwaite – 6: Generally could be relied on for first innings runs, but missed out the rest of the time when his side could have done with his doggedness. Getty
  • John Campbell – 5: The left-hander’s place at the top of the order must be under threat now, as his top score in the series was just 32. Getty
    John Campbell – 5: The left-hander’s place at the top of the order must be under threat now, as his top score in the series was just 32. Getty
  • Shai Hope – 3: So disappointing, especially when set against his heroics last time he had played a Test in England. The final indignity was when he threw his wicket away on the final day when it looked as if he had finally found some fluency. Getty
    Shai Hope – 3: So disappointing, especially when set against his heroics last time he had played a Test in England. The final indignity was when he threw his wicket away on the final day when it looked as if he had finally found some fluency. Getty
  • Shamarh Brooks – 6: A brace of 60s in the second Test was proof of his talent, but he failed to capitalise either sides of those efforts. Getty
    Shamarh Brooks – 6: A brace of 60s in the second Test was proof of his talent, but he failed to capitalise either sides of those efforts. Getty
  • Roston Chase – 7: Named as the tourists’ player of the series by England coach Chris Silverwood, having picked up 10 wickets with the ball and played some decent hands with the bat, too. Reuters
    Roston Chase – 7: Named as the tourists’ player of the series by England coach Chris Silverwood, having picked up 10 wickets with the ball and played some decent hands with the bat, too. Reuters
  • Jermaine Blackwood – 8: West Indies’ leading run-scorer, and the last player out in the series, as he battled against the inevitable. It was a series of personal achievement for him, given his big role in the opening win. Getty
    Jermaine Blackwood – 8: West Indies’ leading run-scorer, and the last player out in the series, as he battled against the inevitable. It was a series of personal achievement for him, given his big role in the opening win. Getty
  • Shane Dowrich – 5: He went from hero to zero at a rapid rate. His 61 in the first innings of the series helped set up West Indies for victory. Then he bagged a pair in the second match, and wore a 90mph delivery in the face while keeping in the third. AFP
    Shane Dowrich – 5: He went from hero to zero at a rapid rate. His 61 in the first innings of the series helped set up West Indies for victory. Then he bagged a pair in the second match, and wore a 90mph delivery in the face while keeping in the third. AFP
  • Jason Holder – 7: Started sensationally with six wickets, but he found it increasingly tough – as did his team. Made two questionable captaincy decisions, inserting England in the two Old Trafford games that they lost. Getty
    Jason Holder – 7: Started sensationally with six wickets, but he found it increasingly tough – as did his team. Made two questionable captaincy decisions, inserting England in the two Old Trafford games that they lost. Getty
  • Alzarri Joseph – 5: Sparkled at times in the opening match win, but looked weary given the workload. Had some nice cameos with the bat at times, too. AFP
    Alzarri Joseph – 5: Sparkled at times in the opening match win, but looked weary given the workload. Had some nice cameos with the bat at times, too. AFP
  • Kemar Roach – 7: Eight wickets in the series, including his 200th in Tests, was not really the reward his efforts deserved. Only Anderson was more miserly than Roach was. Getty
    Kemar Roach – 7: Eight wickets in the series, including his 200th in Tests, was not really the reward his efforts deserved. Only Anderson was more miserly than Roach was. Getty
  • Shannon Gabriel – 7: Nine wickets in a Herculean effort in the first Test – but only two across four innings thereafter. West Indies might have missed a trick by not resting his weary body for the second game, no matter how brilliant he was in the opener. Getty
    Shannon Gabriel – 7: Nine wickets in a Herculean effort in the first Test – but only two across four innings thereafter. West Indies might have missed a trick by not resting his weary body for the second game, no matter how brilliant he was in the opener. Getty
  • Rahkeem Cornwall – 5: Arrived in England with a reputation as one to watch, but West Indies couldn’t find a place for him in the first two games, and he was outbowled by Roston Chase when he finally did get a chance. Getty
    Rahkeem Cornwall – 5: Arrived in England with a reputation as one to watch, but West Indies couldn’t find a place for him in the first two games, and he was outbowled by Roston Chase when he finally did get a chance. Getty

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Broad gets 9.5, Stokes 9 and Blackwood 8: England v West Indies Test series ratings

Joe Root's team made a fine comeback to win series 2-1

Paul Radley
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Dubai

July 29, 2020

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Stuart Broad was named England’s player of the series as they regained the Wisden Trophy with a 2-1 comeback win against West Indies in the lockdown series.

The 34-year-old fast-bowler took 16 wickets in the two Test matches he players, as England bounced back from their opening defeat in Southampton with two wins at Old Trafford.

The series was a personal triumph for him, and he was not the only one who enjoyed it.

Above is a picture gallery of the players ratings from the three-match Test series. To view the next image on the gallery, click on the arrows or just swipe if on a mobile device.

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UAE, Iran, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia

Pot 2
China, Syria, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Qatar, Thailand

Pot 3
Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Palestine, Oman, India, Vietnam

Pot 4
North Korea, Philippines, Bahrain, Jordan, Yemen, Turkmenistan

Classification of skills

A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation. 

A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.

The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000. 

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

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Explainer: Tanween Design Programme

Non-profit arts studio Tashkeel launched this annual initiative with the intention of supporting budding designers in the UAE. This year, three talents were chosen from hundreds of applicants to be a part of the sixth creative development programme. These are architect Abdulla Al Mulla, interior designer Lana El Samman and graphic designer Yara Habib.

The trio have been guided by experts from the industry over the course of nine months, as they developed their own products that merge their unique styles with traditional elements of Emirati design. This includes laboratory sessions, experimental and collaborative practice, investigation of new business models and evaluation.

It is led by British contemporary design project specialist Helen Voce and mentor Kevin Badni, and offers participants access to experts from across the world, including the likes of UK designer Gareth Neal and multidisciplinary designer and entrepreneur, Sheikh Salem Al Qassimi.

The final pieces are being revealed in a worldwide limited-edition release on the first day of Downtown Designs at Dubai Design Week 2019. Tashkeel will be at stand E31 at the exhibition.

Lisa Ball-Lechgar, deputy director of Tashkeel, said: “The diversity and calibre of the applicants this year … is reflective of the dynamic change that the UAE art and design industry is witnessing, with young creators resolute in making their bold design ideas a reality.”

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First Test, Galle International Stadium
July 26-30
Second Test, Sinhalese Sports Club Ground
August 3-7
Third Test, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
August 12-16
First ODI, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
August 20
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August 24
Third ODI, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
August 27
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August 31
Fifth ODI, R Premadasa Stadium
September 3
T20, R Premadasa Stadium
September 6

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Australia tour of Pakistan

March 4-8: First Test, Rawalpindi  

March 12-16: Second Test, Karachi 

March 21-25: Third Test, Lahore

March 29: First ODI, Rawalpindi

March 31: Second ODI, Rawalpindi

April 2: Third ODI, Rawalpindi

April 5: T20I, Rawalpindi

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Match statistics

Dubai Sports City Eagles 8 Dubai Exiles 85

Eagles
Try: Bailey
Pen: Carey

Exiles
Tries: Botes 3, Sackmann 2, Fourie 2, Penalty, Walsh, Gairn, Crossley, Stubbs
Cons: Gerber 7
Pens: Gerber 3

Man of the match: Tomas Sackmann (Exiles)

Results

6.30pm: Dubai Millennium Stakes Group Three US$200,000 (Turf) 2,000m; Winner: Ghaiyyath, William Buick (jockey), Charlie Appleby (trainer).

7.05pm: Handicap $135,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Cliffs Of Capri, Tadhg O’Shea, Jamie Osborne.

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8.15pm: Zabeel Mile Group Two $250,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Zakouski, James Doyle, Charlie Appleby.

8.50pm: Meydan Sprint Group Two $250,000 (T) 1,000m; Winner: Waady, Jim Crowley, Doug Watson.

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Libya's Gold

UN Panel of Experts found regime secretly sold a fifth of the country's gold reserves. 

The panel’s 2017 report followed a trail to West Africa where large sums of cash and gold were hidden by Abdullah Al Senussi, Qaddafi’s former intelligence chief, in 2011.

Cases filled with cash that was said to amount to $560m in 100 dollar notes, that was kept by a group of Libyans in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

A second stash was said to have been held in Accra, Ghana, inside boxes at the local offices of an international human rights organisation based in France.

Meydan racecard:

6.30pm: Handicap | US$135,000 (Dirt) | 1,400 metres

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8.15pm: UAE Oaks | Group 3 | $250,000 (D) | 1,900m

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9.20pm: Handicap | $135,000 (T) | 1,600m

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