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England held to encouraging First Test draw with West Indies after Joe Root century and Jack Leach flurry

The opening Test in Antigua ended in a draw, with West Indies just four wickets down in their second innings. But, and this has not always been the case in recent times - England’s ambition and enterprise could not be faulted on a very dull pitch.

Evening Standard

England forced to settle for draw despite bold declaration in Antigua

Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder ensured the West Indies batted out day five.

The Independent UK

England hunt seven wickets after brave declaration in Antigua

The West Indies were 65 for three heading into the final session.

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Leach, Stokes give England hope of victory in first Test

North Sound (Antigua and Barbuda) (AFP) - England's persistence paid off with three wickets just before the tea interval as the West Indies stumbled to 65 for three having been set the unlikely victory target of 286 on the fifth and final day of the first Test at the Sir…

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Blind England fan thanks Barmy Army after fellow spectator turns commentator

Kent supporter Martin Lloyd had Zak Crawley’s hundred relayed to him by Rich Nicholls in Antigua

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Root challenges West Indies with 286-run target in first Test

North Sound (Antigua and Barbuda) (AFP) - England captain Joe Root threw down the gauntlet to the West Indies on Saturday by declaring at 349 for six and setting the home side 286 to win the first Test in Antigua.

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Joe Root century sets up aggressive declaration in Antigua

The England skipper called his side in before lunch, leaving the West Indies to chase 286 in 70 overs.

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Root scores hundred as England set West Indies 286 to win

North Sound (Antigua and Barbuda) (AFP) - England captain Joe Root scored a century before declaring his side's second innings to set the West Indies 286 to win from 70 overs on the final day of the first Test in Antigua on Saturday.

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First Test ends in a draw as West Indies blunt England attack – as it happened

West Indies had six wickets in hand and comfortably batted out for a draw in Antigua despite the efforts of England’s Jack Leach and Ben Stokes

The Guardian - UK

Crawley century raises England hopes – look ahead to day five of the first Test

The Kent batter paired with Joe Root for an unbroken 193 in Antigua.

The Independent UK

West Indies vs England: Zak Crawley hits second Test century but result a slim possibility after Antigua rain

Stumps, day 4: England (311 & 217-1) lead West Indies (375) by 153 runs

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley thrilled with second England Test century that he feared might never come

Zak Crawley expressed his joy at bringing up a second Test century that he thought may never happen – and says England will push for a win on the final day in Antigua.

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley relieved to repay England’s faith with ton against West Indies

Crawley took full advantage of a tepid fourth-day pitch in Antigua to make an unbeaten 117.

The Independent UK

West Indies v England: first Test, day four – as it happened

Zak Crawley hit an unbeaten 117 and Joe Root ended on 84 not out as England finished on 217 for one with a draw the likely result in Antigua

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AFP

Marathon man Bonner gives West Indies edge over weary England

North Sound (Antigua and Barbuda) (AFP) - 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.

Evening Standard

Paul Collingwood proud of England’s ‘exceptional’ attitude in slowing West Indies progress

Shorn of the services of Mark Wood, Interim Head Coach Paul Collingwood described England’s toiling effort in the field on the third day at Antigua as “one of the best efforts I’ve seen in an England shirt and Test cricket”.

Evening Standard

Brilliant Nkrumah Bonner leaves aching England toiling to save First Test

On the third day of the First Test in Antigua, West Indies eked themselves into a position of dominance that leaves England – aching and injured – facing a real battle to escape defeat. Their hopes of winning have been all but extinguished.

The Guardian - UK

Nkrumah Bonner defies England to put West Indies in driving seat

Nkrumah Bonner made 125 from 355 balls to help West Indies to a 62-run lead over England after the third day of the first Test in Antigua

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The Guardian - UK

‘It’s weird’: Mark Wood admits feeling absence of Anderson and Broad

Mark Wood offered an honest appraisal of England’s first outing with the ball in Antigua, admitting it felt ‘weird’ without Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad

AFP

Bonner, Holder keep Windies in touch with England

North Sound (Antigua and Barbuda) (AFP) - 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…

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West Indies stumble after Bairstow starring role

North Sound (Antigua and Barbuda) (AFP) - West Indies stumbled after an 83-run opening stand to be 127 for four at tea 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.

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Bairstow leads England past 300 against West Indies

North Sound (Antigua and Barbuda) (AFP) - Jonny Bairstow was last out for 140 as England extended their first innings by another 43 runs to be dismissed for 311 on the second morning of the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

West Indies v England: first Test, day two – as it happened

England frustrated by stubborn resistance from Jason Holder and Nkrumah Bonner on the second day in Antigua.

Evening Standard

England must learn Jonny Bairstow lesson as renaissance man thrives on clarity over role with latest century

Jonny Bairstow’s century in Antigua rescued England from an opening day of ignominy and should signal the dawn of the fourth phase of their great renaissance man’s Test career.

Evening Standard

West Indies vs England tour diary: Baffled Bairstow, ‘Robinstone’ injury update and new law changes

A new Test era for England started dreadfully in their series opener against West Indies on Tuesday.

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