1980–81 A new era Wisden Trophy

the late 70s , 80s golden era west indies cricket team, team dominating forms of cricket. west indies came 1980 series after winning 1979 cricket world cup. regarded best team @ test level, , lose 8 test matches during 1980s.

ian botham captained england team while lloyd skippered west indies in 5 test series. in series hampered rain, match produce positive result first test @ trent bridge. close contest, dramatic ending saw 6 dropped catches , west indies requiring 208 runs in final 8 hours of play. west indies achieved target 2 wickets in hand, largely due desmond haynes 64.

england went west indies 1981 5 test series. became 4 tests after second test abandonment caused robin jackman s visa being revoked guyanese government due involvement south africa s apartheid regime.

the series dominated west indies bowlers holding , colin croft, claimed 41 wickets between them in series. england suffered innings defeat in first test, , lost third 298 runs failed register innings of on 250 in first 3 tests. strong batting performances , rain enabled england draw final 2 tests, , series ended 2–0 west indies.