The Latest Breaking News from Antigua

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 · Mar 12, 2022

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 · Mar 12, 2022

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 · Mar 12, 2022

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 · Mar 12, 2022

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 · Mar 12, 2022

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 · Mar 11, 2022

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 · Mar 11, 2022

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 · Mar 11, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022

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 · Mar 10, 2022