West Indies name unchanged squad for deciding test against England
West Indies have stuck with an unchanged 13-man squad for the third and final test against England starting on Thursday in Grenada, Cricket West Indies announced on Monday.
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Cricket-West Indies name unchanged squad for deciding test against England
(Reuters) - West Indies have stuck with an unchanged 13-man squad for the third and final test against England starting on Thursday in Grenada, Cricket West Indies announced on Monday.
West Indies vs England, 2nd Test: Stubborn Kraigg Brathwaite Sets Up Decider In Series Finale
Kraigg Brathwaite's celebrated obduracy was again necessary after his first innings marathon 160 as the West Indies captain's unbeaten second innings half-century ensured another draw on the final day of the second Test against England at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Sunday. Needing to survive two sessions having been set the improbable target of 282, Brathwaite's unbeaten 56 made sure a stumble to 93 for five just after tea did not result in a complete collapse as he got the necessary support from Joshua da Silva (30 not out) with the skipper and wicketkeeper negotiating 21 overs without being separated.
West Indies, 2nd Test, Day 5: Live Cricket Score, Live Updates
With an increasing lead, England take on West Indies on Day 5 of the ongoing second Test match at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. West Indies were all out for 411 runs as England led the hosts by 136 runs at Stump on Day 4. Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood registered centuries, smashing 160 and 102 runs respectively. Meanwhile, Jack Leach was in good form for the visiting bowling department, taking three wickets. Ben Stokes, Saqib Mahmood bagged two dismissals each and Dan Lawrence registered a wicket. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Despite Brathwaite 160, England lead West Indies by 136 runs at stumps
Marathon man Kraigg Brathwaite was finally bowled for 160 after nearly 12 hours at the crease before West Indies were dismissed for 411 in their first innings against England on Saturday in a second test most likely headed for a draw.
Brathwaite makes 160, West Indies all out trailing England by 96 runs
Marathon man Kraigg Brathwaite was finally bowled for 160 after nearly 12 hours at the crease before West Indies were dismissed for 411 in their first innings against England on day four of the second test on Saturday.
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.
Ben Stokes pays tribute to father Ged after ‘memorable’ hundred
Ben Stokes chalked up his dazzling century in Barbados as a “cheers” to his late father.