Nottingham: England has significantly improved its position in the ICC World Test Championship standings following a decisive 241-run win against the West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge. This victory moves England from the bottom of the table, now holding sixth place, and maintains their potential to compete in next year’s championship final.

According to International Cricket Council, the win at Trent Bridge, highlighted by Shoaib Bashir’s five-wicket haul, is England’s second in the three-match series, giving them a commanding 2-0 lead. With one more Test to go in Birmingham, England could secure a clean sweep against the West Indies. This series is crucial as England aims to improve its standing further, with more matches scheduled later in the year against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and New Zealand.