Cricket-Threadbare South Africa face rejuvenated Bangladesh in first test
By Nick Said
First test Sport News
Threadbare South Africa face rejuvenated Bangladesh in first test
CAPE TOWN: Depleted hosts South Africa will face a buoyant Bangladesh when the teams start the first of two tests at Kingsmead in Durban on Thursday (Apr 31), with more history in the sights of the visitors after their victory in the One-Day International series.
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Joe Root says England’s attitude in drawn first Test fills him with confidence
Joe Root was forced to settle for a stalemate in England’s first Test since the Ashes but felt his side’s positivity and purpose against the West Indies represented real progress.
England: Joe Root says attitude in drawn first Test fills him with confidence
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It's a draw! West Indies defy England in first Test stalemate
West Indies survived a collapse either side of the tea interval to play out a draw on the final day of the first Test against England at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday.
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West Indies vs England: West Indies, England first Test ends in tame draw
The home team were reeling after losing four wickets for eight runs in their second innings -- including those of John Campbell (22) and Jermaine Blackwood (2) -- who inexplicably fell making aggressive Twenty20-style shots. West Indies still had to survive another 36 overs at that stage, but experienced allrounder Jason Holder and first-innings century-maker Nkrumah Bonner steadied the ship, surviving until the end at Viv Richards Stadium on the island of Antigua.