Root defends Stokes' heavy workload with the ball
England captain Joe Root has defended his use of key man Ben Stokes after the all-rounder bowled 41 overs in the drawn first Test against West Indies having suffered a side strain during the Ashes.
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Cricket-After test draw, Root pleased England did not panic against Windies
(Reuters) - England captain Joe Root was disappointed his team could not finish off West Indies on the final day of the first test on Saturday but was hardly going to complain after a winter of discontent.
After test draw, Root pleased England did not panic against Windies
England captain Joe Root was disappointed his team could not finish off West Indies on the final day of the first test on Saturday but was hardly going to complain after a winter of discontent.
England in West Indies: Spirited tourists have to settle for draw in first Test
England had to settle for a draw in the first Test against West Indies despite a spirited performance on the final day in Antigua.
England sniff West Indies test victory after three quick wickets
:England gave themselves the outside chance of an unlikely victory when they picked up a third wicket with the last ball before tea on the final day of the first test against West Indies on Saturday.
Wood out as England set West Indies target of 286 runs
:West Indies survived four overs without loss before lunch in their second innings on the final day of the first test in North Sound on the island of Antigua on Saturday, scoring four runs before the break.
Zak Crawley strikes century but draw looking likely for England in first Test
Zak Crawley’s long wait for a second Test century finally ended as he and Joe Root filled their boots and ushered England away from danger on day four against the West Indies.
Zak Crawley and Joe Root put England on firmer footing against West Indies
Zak Crawley and Joe Root put England on a firmer footing on day four of the first Test against the West Indies, sharing unbeaten half-centuries to move their side into the lead in Antigua.