TOP SPIN ON THE TEST: Bairstow hits highest Test score since 2016
England's opening Test match in West Indies is tantalisingly poised after an even second day in Antigua.
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‘It’s weird’: Mark Wood admits feeling absence of Anderson and Broad
Mark Wood offered an honest appraisal of England’s first outing with the ball in Antigua, admitting it felt “weird” without Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad and the seam attack possibly tried too hard to prove a point in their absence.
West Indies frustrate England after clatter of wickets
West Indies' Jason Holder and Nkrumah Bonner dug in to frustrate England on day two of the first Test after Joe Root's side followed a wayward start with the ball with a quick four-wicket burst.
West Indies battle raises more questions over England bowling attack
The limitations of an England attack missing James Anderson and Stuart were partially exposed by the West Indies, who overcame some soft dismissals to keep the first Test in the balance in Antigua.
West Indies battle to prompt more questions over England’s bowling attack
The limitations of an England attack missing James Anderson and Stuart were partially exposed by the West Indies, who overcame some soft dismissals to keep the first Test in the balance.
England’s new-look attack stutters as Holder and Bonner stand firm
Insipid with the new ball but at least determined thereafter, England began life on the road without Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad and on a stop-start second day of this first Test required the generosity of their hosts for the incisions that came their way.
England in West Indies: Tourists bowlers blunted on attritional second day in Antigua
A mixed showing from England's bowlers allowed West Indies to edge an attritional second day of the first Test in Antigua.
West Indies start brightly after England make 311
Openers Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell scored freely as West Indies advanced to 44 without loss at lunch in reply to England's 311 on day two of the first test in North Sound, Antigua on Wednesday.