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Josh da Silva thwarts England’s battling efforts as West Indies edge ahead in Third Test

The quality of the cricket, especially the top order batting, between two tired teams has left plenty to be desired but, after a couple of dry Tests, we have a thrilling decider on our hands in Grenada. These are two average teams scrapping for their lives.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2022

Joshua Da Silva stands firm to give West Indies narrow lead over England

West Indies lead England by 28 runs with two first-innings wickets remaining in the third Test in Grenada

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2022

5 talking points as West Indies take slim lead over England as series hangs in the balance

The West Indies made 232-8 on day two, earning a 28-run lead over England with wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva making the only half-century of the match so far

Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2022

Mahmood spurred on after England teammates ‘had the whites on’

Saqib Mahmood was spurred on by the sight of his England teammates in their whites getting ready to take the field as he and Jack Leach mounted their determined 10th-wicket rearguard on the opening day in Grenada

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2022

England’s Saqib Mahmood admits motivation behind last-wicket stand

Mahmood and Jack Leach put on 90 for the final wicket to guide England out of deep trouble

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

Saqib Mahmood relieved England have not ‘fallen to pieces’ as he hits career-best score

Saqib Mahmood expressed regret for “taking his eye off the ball” and missing out on a maiden half-century, but was delighted that England had not “fallen to pieces” after their batters misfired.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2022

Unexpected batting brilliance from Jack Leach and Saqib Mahmood salvages first day for England

England all out in their first innings for 204 having been 114-9

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022

5 talking points as England's top order frailties exposed again after West Indies collapse

England ended day one of the third Test against the West Indies with a first-innings total of 204 after Jack Leach and Saqib Mahmood shared an excellent last-wicket stand

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2022

Third Test: Jack Leach and Saqib Mahmood give England hope after West Indies skittle batsmen

It is almost impossible to know where this Test, a decider, sits at the close on day one. Is England’s 204 a good score, having been asked to bat first? Is the pitch, so lively earlier on, actually just getting flatter? Only time will tell.

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2022

Jack Leach and Saqib Mahmood stage England recovery after another embarrassing collapse

England fell to 114-9, before a last-wicket partnership between Jack Leach and Saqib Mahmood pushed them past 200 against the West Indies in their third and final Test

Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2022