England, whose batting has undergone an astonishing metamorphosis with Brendon McCullum taking over the coaching role, is set to host South Africa for three Tests this summer, with the first Test to be played at Lord's on August 17.
In 2021, the WTC final was shifted from Ageas Bowl, Southampton to Lord's due to COVID-19, where New Zealand defeated India to be crowned as the inaugural WTC champions.
Kyle Mayers batted sensibly when required and attacked the bad deliveries when they came to score his second Test century and put his side in control at stumps on day two.
Ben Foakes complained of a stiff back on Saturday and did not take the field on day three of the third Test between England and New Zealand. The further medical assessment showed that Foakes was positive for COVID-19 after taking the Lateral Flow Test.
Currently, on 42 points, West Indies have a chance to increase their ICC World Test Championship points tally to 54 if they win this Test and seal the series 2-0
Fighting for series honours may be over, though Dasun Shanaka's side show no interest in slowing down, looking to hand the tourists another blow ahead of the upcoming World Test Championship series.
Travis Head hurt his right hamstring while fielding during the fourth ODI in Colombo on Tuesday and has subsequently been ruled out of featuring in Friday's fifth and final ODI at R. Premadasa Stadium.
Player of the Match Roach grabbed seven wickets in the Test, including a five-wicket haul in the second innings, moving into the top 10 for the first time in more than two years.