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West Indies vs England 2nd Test: Joe Root scores another ton as England take command vs Windies

Joe Root compiled his second straight century, an unbeaten 119, as England batted their way to a commanding position in the second Test against West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday. Even though Dan Lawrence fell for 91 with the final ball of the first day, England took the honours after winning the toss, reaching 244 for three at stumps on a flat Kensington Oval pitch in Bridgetown. The strip was criticised by several ex-players in the commentary box for being too docile,

England's Joe Root has moved up the all-time list of Test centurions

Joe Root inched up the all-time list of Test centurions No 25 – one ahead of Greg Chappell, Viv Richards, Mohammad Yousuf, Kane Williamson and David Warner, and level with Inzamam-ul-Haq.

England target score of 500 as newcomer Fisher's family cash in

England will target a first innings score of around 500 before having a crack at some weary West Indies batters on day two of the second test on Thursday, according to the team's batting coach Marcus Trescothick.

Joe Root hits unbeaten century as England dominate 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.

West Indies tour: Joe Root half-century gives England a solid start

Captain Joe Root hit an unbeaten half-century that gave England a solid start to the second Test against the West Indies, having earlier welcomed Matthew Fisher to the side for an unexpected debut.

Root makes another ton as England take command v Windies

Joe Root compiled his second straight century, an unbeaten 119, as England batted their way to a commanding position in the second test against West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday.

England in West Indies: Joe Root hits 119 not out and Dan Lawrence 91 as tourists take command

Joe Root punished West Indies with yet another century as England took command of the second Test on day one in Barbados.

England news: Matthew Fisher handed surprise Test debut in Barbados

Yorkshire’s Matthew Fisher was handed a surprise Test debut on the morning of the second Test against the West Indies, with Craig Overton a late withdrawal.

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West Indies vs England 2nd Test: Joe Root scores another ton as England take command vs Windies

England's Joe Root has moved up the all-time list of Test centurions

England target score of 500 as newcomer Fisher's family cash in

Joe Root hits unbeaten century as England dominate West Indies

West Indies tour: Joe Root half-century gives England a solid start

Root makes another ton as England take command v Windies

England in West Indies: Joe Root hits 119 not out and Dan Lawrence 91 as tourists take command

England news: Matthew Fisher handed surprise Test debut in Barbados