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England pay heavy price for two mistakes on day three – spin bowling coach Patel

England toiled away for 90 overs in Barbados but managed only three wickets.

The Independent UK

West Indies vs England: Jermaine Blackwood plays down Ben Stokes clash

West Indies vice-captain Jermaine Blackwood played down his coming-together with his English counterpart Ben Stokes – which required intervention from the umpires – during his second on the third day in Barbados.

Evening Standard

Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood centuries frustrate England in second Test

The hosts finished 288-4 to trail by 219 runs at the end of the third day of the second Test

The Independent UK

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Brathwaite and Blackwood lead recovery to frustrate England

A pair of fine centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood left England’s bowlers searching for answers on day three of the second Test against West Indies

The Guardian - UK

Saqib Mahmood given harsh lesson as wait for maiden Test wicket continues

Saqib Mahmood thought he had taken his first Test match wicket when he bowled Jermaine Blackwood with a stunning yorker, but it was ultimately chalked off after replays showed he had overstepped

Daily Mirror

England suffer agonising moments in the field in frustrating day against West Indies

On a long, hot day in the field, there were two agonising moments of missed opportunity for England on a pitch that remains as flat as it was when they racked up 500 runs for just the fourth time in five years.

Evening Standard

England left frustrated on day of toil in second Test in Barbados

The tourists managed just three wickets in three gruelling sessions.

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5 talking points as Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood frustrate England with twin tons

West Indies reached the close of play on day three of the second Test against England on 288-4, trailing Joe Root's side by 219 runs

Daily Mirror

Jack Leach and Ben Stokes strike as England make inroads into Windies batting

The hosts were 114 for three at lunch on day three in the second Test.

The Independent UK

Resilient England remember absent mentors with emotional milestones in West Indies Test

Two looks skyward — the first protracted, the second just a glance — to remember absent mentors while celebrating emotional milestones provided the highlights of a romping, joyful second day here in Barbados for England.

Evening Standard

England’s search for wickets – look ahead to day three of the second Test

The tourists have bought themselves precious time on a flat surface at the Kensington Oval.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes remembers late father after ‘special’ century against West Indies

Ben Stokes said it was ‘a nice feeling to look up to the sky’ after scoring his first hundred since losing his father, Ged, in late 2020

The Guardian - UK

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

Ben Stokes pays tribute to father Ged after ‘memorable’ hundred

Stokes has experienced 20 long and emotional months since his last Test hundred

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes’ England fireworks light up second Test against West Indies

Ben Stokes pummeled a mesmerising 120 from 128 balls as England turned the screw on West Indies in the second Test

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes pays emotional tribute to late dad Ged with blazing hundred vs West Indies

Ben Stokes smashed a brilliant hundred off just 114 balls in the second Test between England and the West Indies

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.

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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.

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 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

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes: I was knackered after first Test but I'll put body on the line for England

BEN STOKES COLUMN: Don't have a go at England for a lack of effort in Australia and then moan when we push ourselves to try and win in the West Indies

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