England in West Indies: Ben Stokes hits sublime 120 and Joe Root makes 153 on day two in Barbados
Ben Stokes' swashbuckling century lit up day two of the second Test between England and West Indies in Barbados.
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Root, Stokes centuries put England in command
:England pace bowler Matt Fisher collected a wicket with his second ball on debut as the visitors turned the screws on West Indies in the second test in Barbados on Thursday.
Cricket-With 236th test scalp, Roach moves past Sobers on Windies all-time list
(Reuters) - Kemar Roach moved past Gary Sobers to become West Indies' seventh most prolific wicket-taker when he claimed the prized scalp of Joe Root during the second test on his home ground in Barbados on Thursday.
Root, Stokes make centuries, England 507-9 declared v Windies
:Captain Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes made contrasting centuries before England declared at 507 for nine wickets shortly after tea on day two of the second test against West Indies on Thursday.
With 236th test scalp, Roach moves past Sobers on Windies all-time list
Kemar Roach moved past Gary Sobers to become West Indies' seventh most prolific wicket-taker when he claimed the prized scalp of Joe Root during the second test on his home ground in Barbados on Thursday.
Ben Stokes hits dazzling century as England rack up runs in second Windies Test
Ben Stokes unloaded a brilliant century as England piled up the runs in Barbados, reaching 482 for six on day two of the second Test against the West Indies.
Joe Root lights up Kensington Oval with unbeaten century against West Indies
Joe Root’s golden touch lit up the Kensington Oval as his 25th Test century handed England the perfect start to their second Test against the West Indies.
It is an honour to sit and watch Joe Root bat – Marcus Trescothick
Joe Root left the rest of the England squad purring after his latest superb century in the West Indies, with batting coach Marcus Trescothick declaring it “an honour” to watch him at work.