Nkrumah Bonner exploits Mark Wood absence to punish England with fine century
England lost Mark Wood to injury and control of the first Test to a marathon century from Nkrumah Bonner as the West Indies moved ahead in Antigua.
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England in West Indies: Tourist bowlers toil as Nkrumah Bonner hits determined century in first Test
An uninspiring England toiled as Nkrumah Bonner's determined century put West Indies on top after day three of the first Test in Antigua.
Mark Wood: England trying too hard to fill James Anderson and Stuart Broad void
Mark Wood admitted England’s bowlers might have tried too hard to prove themselves in the absence of “legends” James Anderson and Stuart Broad in the first Test against the West Indies.
West Indies lose flurry of soft wickets to hand England advantage on day two
England’s bowlers laboured early on before a flurry of soft wickets on the second afternoon stalled the West Indies’ response to the tourists’ 311 all out.
West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Day 3: Live Cricket Score And Live Updates
Resuming batting on Day 3, West Indies will be aiming to reduce the deficit against England's first innings score in their ongoing first Test match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, on Thursday. In response to England's first innings total of 311, the hosts reached 202 for four at Stumps on Day 2, with Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder set to resume batting. Kraigg Brathwaite top-scored for the side on Day 2 with a knock of 55 runs off 70 balls. Meanwhile, for England's bowling department, Chris Woakes, Craig Overton, Mark Wood and Ben Stokes have taken a wicket each. (LIVE SCORECARD)
England trying too hard to replace James Anderson and Stuart Broad, Mark Wood admits
Mark Wood admitted England’s bowlers might have tried too hard to prove themselves in the absence of “legends” James Anderson and Stuart Broad after the West Indies fought hard in first Test.
England look to to gain control over West Indies – day three of the first Test
England and the West Indies will resume their tussle for control of the first Test, with the game up for grabs on day three in Antigua.