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Kraigg Brathwaite digs in again as England forced to settle for Second Test draw against West Indies

Just as they had in Antigua last week, England spent the final day pushing for victory on a benign surface. They got one wicket closer this time, with West Indies five down, but were thwarted once more. The series heads to Grenada for a decider, starting Thursday.

Evening Standard

Mark Wood set for ‘indefinite break’ as elbow injury ends West Indies tour

Wood broke down in the first innings of the drawn Test in Antigua

The Independent UK

West Indies tour diary: England set to be without Mark Wood for Third Test in Grenada

England are resigned to losing Mark Wood for the Third Test against West Indies in Grenada. The quick bowler injured his elbow in the First Test in Antigua, and England are awaiting the results of his second scan since arriving in Barbados. The first clearly did not tell them enough.

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Five talking points as Joe Root scores magnificent century for England vs West Indies

England made 244-3 on day one of the second Test against the West Indies, with Joe Root making a hundred and Dan Lawrence scoring 91

Daily Mirror

England name bowler to replace injured Mark Wood for second Test against West Indies

England have named their team for the second Test against West Indies in Barbados with one change to the side which drew in Antigua after fast bowler Mark Wood was ruled out through injury.

Daily Mirror

How England would love to add Jofra Archer to bowling shake-up for second West Indies Test in Barbados

Barbados is teeming with tourists because, for English fans, who travel the globe in such numbers, this sits on the bucket list podium with the festive double of Melbourne and Sydney in the Ashes and a New Year’s Test in Cape Town (honourable mention to Galle).

Evening Standard

West Indies hit with fine and docked points for slow over rate in England Test draw

The ICC found the West Indies guilty of a slow over rate after they held England to a draw in the first Test of the series in Antigua

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West Indies docked WTC points, drop below Bangladesh to eighth place

DUBAI: West Indies on Monday slipped to eighth spot in the World Test Championship standings after being penalised by two points for slow over-rate during their drawn first Test against England in Antigua.

The Times of India

Joe Root hopeful England have turned corner after improvement in Antigua

Joe Root said he was proud of his side after England put up a strong fight in the drawn first Test in the West Indies

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root ‘proud’ of confidence-boosting England display as First Test with West Indies drawn

Joe Root said he hoped his remodelled England team “gained so much confidence” from the drawn First Test against West Indies in Antigua.

Evening Standard

West Indies dig in to force draw with England in first Test

West Indies batted out to earn a draw with England in the first Test in Antigua

The Guardian - UK

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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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

The Independent UK

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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.

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

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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