England hit a wall of resistance in second Test against West Indies
England came up against a wall of resistance on day three of their second Test against the West Indies, managing just two wickets in two sessions in Barbados.
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Ben Stokes stars before Matthew Fisher makes early impact as England take charge
A charismatic century from Ben Stokes piled scoreboard pressure on the West Indies in Barbados, before England debutant Matthew Fisher enjoyed an unforgettable introduction to international cricket.
England get two wickets in first session on day three against Windies
England picked up two morning wickets on day three of the second test against West Indies on Friday in a session highlighted by several extremely close lbw calls in Barbados, as the hosts reached 114 for three at lunch in their first innings.
Mark Wood set for ‘indefinite break’ as elbow injury curtails West Indies tour
Mark Wood is set for an “indefinite break” from cricket due to the elbow injury he sustained during the first Test of England’s West Indies tour.
Stokes smashes hundred as England dominate West Indies
Matthew Fisher claimed a wicket with his second ball in Test cricket but the West Indies rallied to be 71 for one, after England extended their first innings to a mammoth 507 for nine declared on the second day of the second Test in Barbados on Thursday.
WI vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 2: Ben Stokes Smashes Hundred As England Dominate West Indies
Matthew Fisher claimed a wicket with his second ball in Test cricket but West Indies rallied to be 71 for one, after England extended their first innings to a mammoth 507 for nine declared on the second day of the second Test in Barbados on Thursday. Ben Stokes cast aside his recent poor form in blazing his way to 120 and stealing the spotlight on day two from his captain Joe Root, whose efficient 153 was the cornerstone of their formidable total on an ideal batting surface.
West Indies vs England 2nd Test: Joe Root, Ben Stokes centuries put England in command
West Indies were 71 for one at stumps on day two at Kensington Oval, 436 runs behind England, for whom Joe Root (153) and Ben Stokes (120) made contrasting centuries. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite displayed good discipline, unbeaten on 28 at the close, while Shamarh Brooks survived a couple of poor shots to be 31 not out.