England struggle in deciding third Test against West Indies in Grenada Opener Alex Lees was the only member of the top seven to reach double figures with 31. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022
West Indies v England: third Test, day one – as it happened! The West Indies bowlers ripped through England until Jack Leach and Saqib Mahmood changed the day with their last-wicket heroics The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2022
Joe Root seeks England series win to leave ‘very difficult’ winter behind The England captain is hoping for a morale boost in Grenada after a winless winter with uncertainty behind the scenes The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022
Kraigg Brathwaite expecting ‘good cricket pitch for the bowlers’ in Grenada The wickets in Antigua and Barbados have refused to deteriorate, with the hosts batting out fifth day draws on both occasions The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022
Joshua Da Silva: ‘This is what I want Test cricket to be like all of the time’ West Indies’ young wicketkeeper loves the Barmy Army, looks up to Ben Foakes and reveals his captain has a remote-controlled rat The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022
Jack Leach inspired by Graeme Swann in targeting frontline England role Spinner says a bruising Ashes has stood him in good stead for differing demands of the Caribbean but admits he can improve The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022
West Indies, England draw another test on flat pitch Captain Kraigg Brathwaite, who batted for nearly 12 hours in the first innings for 160, steered the side to safety in the second with another monumental effort The Hindu · Mar 21, 2022
England could have been ‘a bit braver’ with declaration against West Indies, admits Joe Root The tourists had to settle for another drawn Test in the Caribbean. The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022
England frustrated by Kraigg Brathwaite again as second Test ends in draw The West Indies captain added an unbeaten 56 to first-innings 160 as England were unable to break through on the final day in Barbados The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2022
England forced to settle for a draw as West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite holds firm The second Test between England and the West Indies ended in a hard-fought draw, with the series now set for a decider in Grenada Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2022
West Indies resist early England attack to hang on to second Test draw England declared at lunch and took five wickets as they chased an unlikely victory, but Kraigg Brathwaite’s 58 not out helped steer the West Indies to an anti-climatic draw The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022
Kraigg Brathwaite digs in again as England forced to settle for Second Test draw against West Indies Just as they had in Antigua last week, England spent the final day pushing for victory on a benign surface. They got one wicket closer this time, with West Indies five down, but were thwarted once more. The series heads to Grenada for a decider, starting Thursday. Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2022
5 talking points as Kraigg Brathwaite's mammoth effort ends England's push for victory England did remarkably well to come close to forcing a victory in Barbados, but the immovable Kraigg Brathwaite was able to lead the West Indies to safety Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2022
England need seven wickets for victory in second Test as West Indies dig in Saqib Mahmood took two early wickets to give the tourists hope. The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022 England eye quick runs and wickets – look ahead to day five of the second Test against West Indies Kraigg Brathwaite’s mammoth defensive effort held up the tourists on day four in Barbados.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2022 West Indies’ Kraigg Brathwaite sets England tough task to win second Test England’s bowling attack struggled to break down Brathwaite, whose epic 710-minute innings was the third longest by a West Indian
Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2022 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
Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2022 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.
The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2022 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 · Mar 19, 2022 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.
Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2022 West Indies tour diary: Joe Root steps in after England cap cock up as Mark Wood enjoys some R&R An unbeaten century from West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood’s 102 blunted England on day three of the second Test in Barbados.
The Hindu · Mar 18, 2022 Brathwaite, Blackwood centuries stymie England in third Test Their 183-run fourth-wicket stand lifted West Indies to 288 for 4 in their first innings, still 219 runs behind England at stumps
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 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 Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2022 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 Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022 England left frustrated on day of toil in second Test in Barbados The tourists managed just three wickets in three gruelling sessions.