West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder heads into this week's first Test against England at Lord's buoyed by the success the team achieved without him in Australia earlier this year.

West Indies ODI skipper Shai Hope credited a chat he had with former India captain MS Dhoni after leading the Caribbeans to a thrilling four-wicket over England with his fastest ODI ton in the first of the three-match series in Antigua on Sunday.

A magnificent century by Shai Hope powered West Indies to a thrilling four-wicket victory over England in the first of three one day internationals at North Sound on Sunday.

The recall of Chris Gayle to the West Indies ODI squad, for the first time since the 2015 World Cup, dominates the countdown to the upcoming five-match series against England.

Explosive West Indies opener Chris Gayle is set to play his first one-day international in two years after being recalled to the squad for the series with England.