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The Guardian - UK
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Simon Burnton in Antigua

Will Jacks jumps at opening to prove worth for England against West Indies

England’s Will Jacks takes part in batting practice
Will Jacks, who will open with Phil Salt in all three of England’s ODIs against West Indies, takes part in batting practice. Photograph: Ashley Allen/Getty Images

An earthquake, of 5.2 magnitude, hit Antigua at 4.48am on Saturday morning, its epicentre a little south and east of the island. Across the country buildings shuddered and swayed, and England’s team hotel was about as near to it as it was possible to get. Will Jacks slept through it.

“I woke up about six, saw the messages on the group and couldn’t really believe it,” he said. “I’m quite a deep sleeper. I don’t wake up for anything. Some of the guys said their whole room was shaking, so it’s a bit weird. Harry Brook messaged me, saying: ‘Is there going to be a tsunami?’ That was the first thing we all thought.”

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