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WI vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 2: Ben Stokes Smashes Hundred As England Dominate West Indies

Matthew Fisher claimed a wicket with his second ball in Test cricket but West Indies rallied to be 71 for one, after England extended their first innings to a mammoth 507 for nine declared on the second day of the second Test in Barbados on Thursday. Ben Stokes cast aside his recent poor form in blazing his way to 120 and stealing the spotlight on day two from his captain Joe Root, whose efficient 153 was the cornerstone of their formidable total on an ideal batting surface.

England suffer Mark Wood injury blow as Nkrumah Bonner inspires West Indies

An injury scare for Mark Wood overshadowed England’s struggles to bowl the West Indies out as Nkrumah Bonner took his side into a third-day lead in the first Test.

Ben Stokes strikes to remove Jason Holder but West Indies frustrate England

Ben Stokes won his battle with fellow all-rounder Jason Holder, but a defiant half-century from Nkrumah Bonner kept the first Test between England and the West Indies firmly in the balance.

West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Day 3 Report: Marathon Man Nkrumah Bonner Gives West Indies Edge Over Weary England

Nkrumah Bonner's considerable reserves of patience and determination paid off with an invaluable second Test century as the West Indies closed the third day of the first Test against England at 373 for nine at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday. Bonner's innings of 123 spanned more than nine hours and while it will hardly ever be remembered for any attacking style or quality of strokeplay, his effort earned the home side a first innings lead of 62 runs with one wicket in hand going into day four.

A ‘warrior’ who puts his body on the line – Paul Collingwood hails Ben Stokes

Paul Collingwood praised Ben Stokes’ “warrior” spirit after he stepped into the breach following Mark Wood’s injury in England’s first Test against the West Indies.

Nkrumah Bonner exploits Mark Wood absence to punish England with fine century

England lost Mark Wood to injury and control of the first Test to a marathon century from Nkrumah Bonner as the West Indies moved ahead in Antigua.

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.

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.

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WI vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 2: Ben Stokes Smashes Hundred As England Dominate West Indies

England suffer Mark Wood injury blow as Nkrumah Bonner inspires West Indies

Ben Stokes strikes to remove Jason Holder but West Indies frustrate England

West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Day 3 Report: Marathon Man Nkrumah Bonner Gives West Indies Edge Over Weary England

A ‘warrior’ who puts his body on the line – Paul Collingwood hails Ben Stokes

Nkrumah Bonner exploits Mark Wood absence to punish England with fine century

West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Day 2 Report: Nkrumah Bonner, Jason Holder Keep West Indies In Touch With England

England off to rocky start against West Indies despite afternoon session rally