England in West Indies: First Test draw is a 'huge step forward' says captain Joe Root
England's draw against West Indies in the first Test is a «huge step forward» after a «difficult year», says captain Joe Root.
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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.
West Indies lose flurry of soft wickets to hand England advantage on day two
England’s bowlers laboured early on before a flurry of soft wickets on the second afternoon stalled the West Indies’ response to the tourists’ 311 all out.
West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Day 3: Live Cricket Score And Live Updates
Resuming batting on Day 3, West Indies will be aiming to reduce the deficit against England's first innings score in their ongoing first Test match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, on Thursday. In response to England's first innings total of 311, the hosts reached 202 for four at Stumps on Day 2, with Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder set to resume batting. Kraigg Brathwaite top-scored for the side on Day 2 with a knock of 55 runs off 70 balls. Meanwhile, for England's bowling department, Chris Woakes, Craig Overton, Mark Wood and Ben Stokes have taken a wicket each. (LIVE SCORECARD)
West Indies vs England: Windies fight back on Day 2 to leave first Test delicately poised
Jason Holder and Nkrumah Bonner shared an unbeaten 75-run partnership as West Indies recovered from a mini collapse and advanced to 202 for four on the second day of the first Test against England on Wednesday. West Indies were 109 runs behind at Viv Richards Stadium in North Sound, Holder on 43 and Bonner 34, the match as delicately poised at the end of the day as it had been at the start. After openers Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell scored freely in an 83-run stand, West Indies lost four wickets for 44 as the visitors fought back to the delight of the travelling Barmy Army.
TOP SPIN ON THE TEST: Bairstow hits highest Test score since 2016
England's opening Test match in West Indies is tantalisingly poised after an even second day in Antigua.
West Indies frustrate England after clatter of wickets
West Indies' Jason Holder and Nkrumah Bonner dug in to frustrate England on day two of the first Test after Joe Root's side followed a wayward start with the ball with a quick four-wicket burst.
West Indies battle raises more questions over England bowling attack
The limitations of an England attack missing James Anderson and Stuart were partially exposed by the West Indies, who overcame some soft dismissals to keep the first Test in the balance in Antigua.