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Rob Key column: Ben Stokes and Dan Lawrence give me hope that England can get things right

That England were in with a sniff of winning the Second Test in Barbados on the deadest of pitches was down to the impetus provided by two of their batters: Dan Lawrence and Ben Stokes, who was back to his best with bat and ball.

Evening Standard

England hoping for spicier pitch in Grenada for final West Indies Test

Upbeat tourists’ batters are in good nick, but their bowlers will need something better to work on if the series is to be won

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root admits England could have been ‘braver’ after drawn test with West Indies

Joe Root shares his thoughts on England's drawing the second test with the West Indies - the Barmy Army toiled away with the ball and in the field but were unable to break down a resolute Windies side

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England could have been ‘a bit braver’ with declaration against West Indies, admits Joe Root

The tourists had to settle for another drawn Test in the Caribbean.

The Independent UK

Joe Root admits England could have been ‘a bit braver’ with declaration after another draw against West Indies

England captain Joe Root admitted he could have been “a bit braver” with his declaration in their draw with West Indies in Barbados, but hailed “another step forward” for his team.

Evening Standard

England frustrated by Kraigg Brathwaite again as second Test ends in draw

The West Indies captain added an unbeaten 56 to first-innings 160 as England were unable to break through on the final day in Barbados

The Guardian - UK

West Indies resist early England attack to hang on to second Test draw

England declared at lunch and took five wickets as they chased an unlikely victory, but Kraigg Brathwaite’s 58 not out helped steer the West Indies to an anti-climatic draw

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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

5 talking points as Kraigg Brathwaite's mammoth effort ends England's push for victory

England did remarkably well to come close to forcing a victory in Barbados, but the immovable Kraigg Brathwaite was able to lead the West Indies to safety

Daily Mirror

England need seven wickets for victory in second Test as West Indies dig in

Saqib Mahmood took two early wickets to give the tourists hope.

The Independent UK

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

Over-by-over report: England closed day four on 40-0, 136 ahead after eventually bowling out a West Indies side anchored by Kraigg Brathwaite’s 160 for 411

The Guardian - UK

West Indies tour diary: Joe Root steps in after England cap cock up as Mark Wood enjoys some R&R

An unbeaten century from West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood’s 102 blunted England on day three of the second Test in Barbados.

Evening Standard

Stokes lashes century as England declare at 507-9 in Barbados

West Indies was 71-1 in reply, John Campbell giving Matthew Fisher a wicket with the second ball of his Test career

The Hindu

Ferocious Ben Stokes hits masterful century as England take control against West Indies

England 507-9 dec, West Indies 71-1 - Second Test, Day 2: Captain Joe Root progressed to 153 before debutant seamer Matthew Fisher claimed his first wicket in Test cricket

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Evening Standard

West Indies vs England: Ben Stokes brutal but tourists still face battle ahead

On a flat Barbados pitch, England’s batters, led by Joe Root and Ben Stokes, did their job – posting 500 across five sessions, a rare treat for followers of this team in recent times.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes stars before Matthew Fisher makes early impact as England take charge

Stokes blazed 120 as England ran up 507 for nine before the West Indies closed on 71 for one.

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Ben Stokes bludgeons brutal hundred for England vs West Indies

England were able to declare after racking 507 runs, with Ben Stokes and Joe Root both scoring hundreds

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes hits dazzling century as England rack up runs in second Windies Test

Stokes’ 11th Test century, and first since July 2020, was a charismatic and rowdy affair.

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Daily Mirror

Joe Root tipped to break Alastair Cook record and become England's 'best ever player'

Joe Root scored 153 against the West Indies in the second Test in Barbados and former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace believes he will go down as their greatest ever player

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes blasts brilliant hundred as England dominate in second Test vs West Indies

England star Ben Stokes scored an outstanding century off just 114 balls in the second Test against the West Indies in Barbados

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes goes on offensive and Joe Root passes 150 as England power on

Stokes was 89 not out as England reached 369 for three at lunch.

The Guardian - UK

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

Ben Stokes hit six sixes in a spectacular innings of 120 before the debutant Matt Fisher struck with his second ball in Test cricket

The Independent UK

Joe Root looks to build on century – look ahead to day two of the second Test

Root made it two hundreds in as many innings with an expertly judged 119 not out at the Kensington Oval on day one

The Hindu

WI vs Eng | Root, Lawrence take England to strong 244/3 on day one

Root remained unbeaten on 119 while Lawrence fell for 91

The Independent UK

Joe Root: Marcus Trescothick claims it is an ‘honour’ to watch England captain bat

The England captain compiled an unbeaten 119 to set his side up on day one of the second Test in Barbados

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