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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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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 Independent UK

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 Hindu

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

The Independent UK

England dominate first day against West Indies despite late Dan Lawrence dismissal

England (244-3) build a healthy lead in the second Test in Barbados

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Daily Mirror

England captain Joe Root stages masterclass as Dan Lawrence falls short of maiden Test ton

Joe Root scored a brilliant hundred in the second Test between England and the West Indies, while Dan Lawrence was out just nine runs short of his first Test century

The Guardian - UK

England’s Root and Lawrence take centre stage against West Indies

Joe Root scored his 25th Test century but Dan Lawrence was out to the last ball of the day as England reached 244 for three against West Indies

Evening Standard

West Indies vs England: Joe Root helps tourists into peachy position but disappointment for Dan Lawrence

England and the thousands of fans who have followed them here left disappointed at stumps on day one in Barbados, because Dan Lawrence planted the final ball of the day into the hands of cover.

Daily Mirror

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

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England captain Joe Root scores second consecutive hundred vs West Indies

Joe Root's fine form with the bat continued as he racked up a second consecutive century against the West Indies as England aim for their first Test match win of the year

The Independent UK

Joe Root’s unbeaten half-century gives England solid start to the second Test

The tourists reached tea on 136 for two on a day when Matthew Fisher was called up for an unexpected debut.

The Independent UK

England make steady start with the bat after late line-up change in Barbados

Yorkshire seamer Matt Fisher was brought into the side at short notice.

Daily Mirror

West Indies escalate England row as Jason Holder questions Joe Root for not accepting draw

Carlos Brathwaite previously hit out at England for their reluctance to shake hands on the draw with the West Indies, instead allowing for the first Test to be played out to the full

The Independent UK

Saqib Mahmood to make long-awaited Test debut for England against West Indies

The Lancashire bowler has been preferred to Ollie Robinson as replacement for the injured Mark Wood.

The Guardian - UK

Saqib Mahmood gets Test chance as England look to attack West Indies

Lancashire fast bowler will get his England Test debut in Barbados after impressing in ODIs last year, and with Ollie Robinson and Mark Wood both unavailable

Evening Standard

Joe Root’s most under-the-radar ton since Alastair Cook swansong bodes well for England rebuild

Joe Root centuries have not been as unusual since the beginning of 2021 as they once were, in the Conversion Rate Years.

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