The sporting weekend in pictures
The crisis in Ukraine continued to overshadow the sporting programme over the weekend and Andriy Yarmolenko made an emotional appearance for West Ham.
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Joe Root says England’s attitude in drawn first Test fills him with confidence
Joe Root was forced to settle for a stalemate in England’s first Test since the Ashes but felt his side’s positivity and purpose against the West Indies represented real progress.
England hunt seven wickets after brave declaration in Antigua
Joe Root followed up his 24th Test century with a brave declaration in Antigua, leaving England chasing seven more wickets in the final session of the first Test against the West Indies.
Joe Root century sets up aggressive declaration in Antigua
Joe Root scored his 24th Test century to go second on England’s all-time list before a brave declaration left the West Indies chasing 286 on the final day in Antigua.
England: Joe Root says attitude in drawn first Test fills him with confidence
Joe Root was forced to settle for a stalemate in England’s first Test since the Ashes but felt his side’s positivity and purpose against the West Indies represented real progress.
West Indies vs England: Carlos Brathwaite accuses Joe Root of being 'disrespectful'
West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite has accused Joe Root of being "disrespectful" after the England skipper waited until the last five balls to concede the draw on day 5 of the opening Test here. Chasing an improbable 286 to win, West Indies were reduced to 67 for four at the start of last session but the duo of Nkrumah Bonner (38 off 138) and Jason Holder (37 off 101) batted for a combined 239 deliveries, adding 80 off 35 overs to deny England a win. The visitors showed no desire to call it early, despite the day's remaining overs dwindling with the two holding fort.
Carlos Brathwaite Accuses Joe Root Of Being "Disrespectful"
Former West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite has accused Joe Root of being "disrespectful" after the England skipper waited until the last five balls to concede the draw on day 5 of the opening Test. Chasing an improbable 286 to win, West Indies were reduced to 67 for four at the start of last session but the duo of Nkrumah Bonner (38 off 138) and Jason Holder (37 off 101) batted for a combined 239 deliveries, adding 80 off 35 overs to deny England a win.
Positives for England as red-ball reset begins
A top-order collapse in the first innings and then a struggle to take wickets away from home - England's red-ball reset initially felt more like a red-ball repeat.