Zak Crawley relieved to repay England’s faith with ton against West Indies
Zak Crawley was a relieved man after repaying England’s faith with a long-awaited hundred in the first Test against the West Indies.
Joe Root Sport News
Series of quick dismissals left Crawley wondering about his future
A long lean spell of quick dismissals tested the self-belief of Zak Crawley, the relieved England opener acknowledged after scoring an unbeaten century on day four of the first test against West Indies on Friday.
Zak Crawley lives up to Viv Richards’ praise to wrest control from West Indies
On the eve of the first Test, at the ground that carries his name, the great Sir Vivian Richards was asked about the absence of Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad but instead decided to largely ignore the question and deliver a hymn of praise for Zak Crawley.
Crawley century keeps slim England hopes of win alive
Zak Crawley scored his second Test century as England dominated day four of the first Test against West Indies.
England in West Indies: Zak Crawley hits hundred as tourists dominate day four in Antigua
Zak Crawley hit his second Test hundred as England dominated West Indies on day four of the first Test to set up an outside chance of victory.
Roach strikes but England erase deficit against West Indies
NORTH SOUND: Kemar Roach struck an early blow for the West Indies but England succeeded in erasing a first innings deficit of 64 runs, reaching 72 for one at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday (Mar 11).
England behind but still in first test, says Collingwood
England interim head coach Paul Collingwood acknowledged after day three that West Indies had seized the advantage in the first test but insisted his team were still in the match.
West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Day 2 Report: Nkrumah Bonner, Jason Holder Keep West Indies In Touch With England
An unbroken fifth-wicket partnership of 75 between Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder helped West Indies reach the close at 202 for four in reply to England's first innings total of 311 on the second day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Wednesday. Stumbling at 127 for four at tea following a bright opening stand of 83, the tourists' effort in pressing home the advantage was thwarted in the final session as the pair of contrasting right-handers defied all the challenges presented to them on a placid surface.