England hand Yorkshire seamer Matthew Fisher surprise Test debut
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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Root century puts England in command against West Indies
Dan Lawrence's last-over impetuousness cost him a maiden Test hundred but Joe Root's composed, unbeaten century guided England to a comfortable 244 for three at the close of the first day of the second Test against the West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday.
West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: England Batting Coach Marcus Trescothick Praises Joe Root For Unbeaten Ton On Day 1
England batting coach Marcus Trescothick praised skipper Joe Root for his fiery knock against West Indies on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. At Stumps, England's score read 244/3 with Joe Root currently standing unbeaten at the crease at the score of 119. "Great day, really positive day for us. To be in this position, we are very happy where we are. We had a great platform to go from. To put the West Indies bowlers under pressure, it was a great partnership," said Marcus Trescothick after the play on Day 1 ended.
West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: Joe Root, Dan Lawrence Drive Visitors Into Dominating Position On Day 1
Unbeaten ton by England skipper Joe Root and a powerful knock by Daniel Lawrence gave visitors a stronghold against West Indies on Day 1 of the ongoing second Test at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. At Stumps, England's score read 244/3 with Joe Root currently standing unbeaten at the crease at the score of 119. Opting to bat first, the Three Lions got off to a horrendous start as they lost Zak Crawley in the fourth over of the match by Jayden Seales, with the team's total at 4/1. Opener Alex Heels was then joined by Root and played a brief stint.
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.
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.
West Indies vs England: Tourists make steady start after late line-up change
England handed an unexpected debut to Yorkshire seamer Matt Fisher on the morning of the second Test against the West Indies, before making a low-key start with the bat in Barbados.