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.
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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.
West Indies start brightly after England make 311
Openers Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell scored freely as West Indies advanced to 44 without loss at lunch in reply to England's 311 on day two of the first test in North Sound, Antigua on Wednesday.
England off to rocky start against West Indies despite afternoon session rally
England’s hopes of banishing their post-Ashes blues in Antigua got off to a rocky start as they struggled to 145 for five at tea on day one of the first Test against the West Indies.
Bairstow's century anchors England recovery after dismal start to 1st Test
Jonny Bairstow's eighth Test hundred anchored England's revival from a woeful start in reaching 268 for six at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in Antigua on Tuesday.
Jonny Bairstow's Century Anchors England Recovery After Dismal Start To 1st Test vs West Indies
Jonny Bairstow's eighth Test hundred anchored England's revival from a woeful start in reaching 268 for six at stumps on the opening day of the first Test in Antigua on Tuesday. Bairstow's composed, unbeaten 109 was the foundation upon which the tourists rallied from 48 for four after captain Joe Root opted to bat first on winning the toss on a pitch which looks set to deteriorate as the match progresses. One of the few England players to emerge with any credit from an abysmal Ashes campaign which ended in Australia just two months earlier, the 32-year-old Yorkshireman displayed the resolve which earned him a century in his previous Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Jonny Bairstow joins list of England centurions in West Indies
Jonny Bairstow joined the list of England batters to score a Test century in the Caribbean.
Jonny Bairstow rescues England with classy century in Antigua
Jonny Bairstow’s classy century saved England after a disastrous start in the first Test against the West Indies.