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2nd Test: Kemar Roach runs through Bangladesh top order to put West Indies on top on day three

Kemar Roach became just the sixth West Indian to claim 250 Test wickets as the senior pacer swept through the top order of the Bangladesh second innings to put his team on course for victory on the third day of the second and final Test at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday. Roach's three wickets led the assault of the hapless visitors who closed the truncated day at 132 for six in their second innings, still needing another 42 runs to avoid an innings defeat after Kyle Mayers' topscore of 146 anchored the West Indies first innings total of 408. Poised on 249 wickets after his "Man of the Match" performance in the first Test but wicketless through the visitors' first innings of 234 on Friday, Roach made amends second time around with the wickets of Tamim Iqbal, opening partner Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Anamul Haque to rock the south Asians back at 32 for three.

Kent captain Sam Billings is right character for new-look England Test squad says county team-mate Jack Leaning

Jack Leaning has backed Kent team-mate Sam Billings to make his mark in the Test arena.

WI vs BAN 2nd Test, Day 3: Kemar Roach Runs Through Bangladesh Top Order, West Indies On Top

Kemar Roach became just the sixth West Indian to claim 250 Test wickets as the senior pacer swept through the top order of the Bangladesh second innings to put his team on course for victory on the third day of the second and final Test at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday. Roach's three wickets led the assault of the hapless visitors who closed the truncated day at 132 for six in their second innings, still needing another 42 runs to avoid an innings defeat after Kyle Mayers' topscore of 146 anchored the West Indies first innings total of 408.

Root reclaims top position in ICC men’s test player rankings

Joe Root

England vs New Zealand 3rd Test, Day 4: Ollie Pope, Joe Root Take England Close To Series Sweep

Jack Leach took 10 wickets in a Test for the first time in his career before Ollie Pope and Joe Root set about leading England's charge to a series whitewash of New Zealand at Headingley on Sunday. England were 183-2 at stumps on the fourth day of the third and final Test, needing just a further 113 runs to reach a target of 296 on Monday's last day. Pope was 81 not out and Root, on his Yorkshire home ground, 55 not out, with the third-wicket pair having shared an unbroken stand of 132.

Ollie Pope and Joe Root put England on verge of Test series whitewash over New Zealand

England are 113 runs away from completing a series whitewash against New Zealand after the hosts put themselves in a commanding position with eight wickets in hand in the final innings of the third Test on Sunday.

3rd Test: England 113 runs away from series sweep against New Zealand

Chasing 296 for victory, Ollie Pope and Joe Root were at the crease at stumps after the pair made light work of a competitive target as England finished day four on 183-2. The pair set up what promises to be an intriguing final day, with Headingley hopeful of having a packed house as they look to replicate the Trent Bridge Test's atmosphere by offering free tickets. England lost Alex Lees to a run-out after a mix-up in the fifth over while his opening partner Zak Crawley (25) was caught in the covers off Michael Bracewell, with skipper Kane Williamson involved in both dismissals.

Kent captain Sam Billings drafted into England team for Test versus New Zealand as Covid replacement

Kent wicket-keeper Sam Billings has been drafted into the England Test squad as a Covid replacement.

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2nd Test: Kemar Roach runs through Bangladesh top order to put West Indies on top on day three

Kent captain Sam Billings is right character for new-look England Test squad says county team-mate Jack Leaning

WI vs BAN 2nd Test, Day 3: Kemar Roach Runs Through Bangladesh Top Order, West Indies On Top

Root reclaims top position in ICC men’s test player rankings

England vs New Zealand 3rd Test, Day 4: Ollie Pope, Joe Root Take England Close To Series Sweep

Ollie Pope and Joe Root put England on verge of Test series whitewash over New Zealand

3rd Test: England 113 runs away from series sweep against New Zealand

Kent captain Sam Billings drafted into England team for Test versus New Zealand as Covid replacement