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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England in West Indies: Spirited tourists have to settle for draw in first Test
England had to settle for a draw in the first Test against West Indies despite a spirited performance on the final day in Antigua.
Zak Crawley strikes century but draw looking likely for England in first Test
Zak Crawley’s long wait for a second Test century finally ended as he and Joe Root filled their boots and ushered England away from danger on day four against the West Indies.
Kent's Zak Crawley hits century for England against West Indies in First Test in Antigua
Kent batter Zak Crawley has hit his second century for England during the first Test against West Indies.
Ton-up Crawley, Root put in England in charge of first Test
Zak Crawley's undefeated second Test century and a composed, unbeaten 84 by skipper Joe Root pushed England towards safety at 217 for one in their second innings on a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday.
Crawley century raises England hopes – look ahead to day five of the first Test
England will look to defy a placid pitch and push for victory in the first Test against the West Indies after a long-awaited century from Zak Crawley steered them away from danger.
West Indies vs England, 1st Test, Day 4 Report: Ton-Up Zak Crawley, Joe Root Put England In Charge Of First Test
Zak Crawley's undefeated second Test century and a composed, unbeaten 84 by skipper Joe Root pushed England towards safety at 217 for one in their second innings on a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday. Having trailed by 64 runs at the start of the innings, the tourists ended the day ahead by 153 and with nine wickets in hand. They may entertain the thought of trying to force victory on the final day although the benign nature of the pitch suggests a tame draw is almost inevitable.
Crawley makes century, England seize control of first test against West Indies
:A second career century by opener Zak Crawley and a confident captain's knock by Joe Root lifted England into a commanding position, 153 runs ahead in their second innings after day four of the first test against West Indies on Friday.