Bonner century lifts Windies to handy lead over England
A marathon century by Nkrumah Bonner helped West Indies to a 62-run lead with a wicket in hand after day three of the first test against England in Antigua on Thursday.
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Mark Wood: England trying too hard to fill James Anderson and Stuart Broad void
Mark Wood admitted England’s bowlers might have tried too hard to prove themselves in the absence of “legends” James Anderson and Stuart Broad in the first Test against the West Indies.
England trying too hard to replace James Anderson and Stuart Broad, Mark Wood admits
Mark Wood admitted England’s bowlers might have tried too hard to prove themselves in the absence of “legends” James Anderson and Stuart Broad after the West Indies fought hard in first Test.
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 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.
England in West Indies: Tourists bowlers blunted on attritional second day in Antigua
A mixed showing from England's bowlers allowed West Indies to edge an attritional second day of the first Test in Antigua.
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 look to build on Jonny Bairstow century – day two of the first Test
Jonny Bairstow will look to push England towards the 300 mark on day two of the first Test against the West Indies after his battling century dragged them back from the brink.