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Turgid day’s play leaves England and West Indies heading for second Test draw

England sit at 40-0 in their second innings, a lead of 136 runs heading into the final day of the second Test

The Independent UK

Five talking points as Kraigg Brathwaite's monster hundred blunts England's chances of a win

England are currently leading the West Indies by 136 runs heading into day five of the second Test, but a draw is the most likely result, with a lifeless pitch contributing to bowlers' struggles

Daily Mirror

England take healthy lead into final day but Kraigg Brathwaite epic sees Second Test crawl towards draw

An extraordinary vigil, full of concentration and composure, from West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite on a slow-scoring fourth day means the Second Test in Barbados is ambling towards a stalemate.

Evening Standard

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Kraigg Brathwaite’s masterclass of defence leaves England slim chance of victory

The West Indies captain scored a crucial 160 for the home side in Barbados.

The Independent UK

Jack Leach ends Kraigg Brathwaite’s marathon knock as second Test heads for draw

Brathwaite batted for 11 hours and 39 minutes, faced 489 deliveries and scored 160.

The Independent UK

Time for England to put faith in Matt Parkinson for final West Indies Test

On day four in Barbados, the second draw of the series seems a safe bet, which would set up a decider in Grenada. Perhaps there will be a tumble of wickets, but few are holding their breath.

Evening Standard

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

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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

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

England player ratings vs West Indies: Jonny Bairstow continues revival; Ben Stokes holds nothing back

Jonny Bairstow led England away from the precipice of a disaster in their first Test since The Ashes, as the tourists fought to an encouraging draw against West Indies.

Evening Standard

WI vs Eng | Bonner, Holder defy England in drawn first Test

That England came within six wickets of winning on a sluggish pitch with an undermanned bowling attack — seamer Mark Wood was injured — was testament to its tenacity

The Hindu

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

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

5 talking points as West Indies hold out for draw vs England after Joe Root hundred

England did their utmost to try and force a result in the first Test against the West Indies, but they ultimately fell short

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The Independent UK

England hunt seven wickets after brave declaration in Antigua

The West Indies were 65 for three heading into the final session.

AFP

Leach, Stokes give England hope of victory in first Test

North Sound (Antigua and Barbuda) (AFP) - England's persistence paid off with three wickets just before the tea interval as the West Indies stumbled to 65 for three having been set the unlikely victory target of 286 on the fifth and final day of the first Test at the Sir…

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

Nkrumah Bonner defies England to put West Indies in driving seat

Nkrumah Bonner made 125 from 355 balls to help West Indies to a 62-run lead over England after the third day of the first Test in Antigua

The Guardian - UK

West Indies v England: first Test, day three – as it happened

West Indies ended day three at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on 373 for nine, 62 runs ahead of England’s first-innings score

The Guardian - UK

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

England frustrated by stubborn resistance from Jason Holder and Nkrumah Bonner on the second day in Antigua.

The Guardian - UK

Bairstow leads England fightback against West Indies: first Test, day one – as it happened

Over-by-over report: England finished the day on 268-6 but were 48-4 before Jonny Bairstow came to the crease

Evening Standard

West Indies vs England: Jack Leach and Alex Lees set to play as tourists make six changes from last Ashes Test

England are set to hand Jack Leach the final spot in their XI for the opening Test against West Indies in Antigua, at the uncapped Saqib Mahmood’s expense.

The Guardian - UK

Harry Randall the key to Eddie Jones masterplan to combat Wales

England head coach has learned from Australia’s tactics in the Ashes and wants to grasp early initiative with pace and power

Evening Standard

Jack Leach interview: Ashes defeat has given me motivation... I’m ready to give England my all in West Indies

The label “resilient” has followed Jack Leach around. Generally, though, that has been due to off-field matters.

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