England’s new attack stutters as West Indies’ Holder and Bonner stand firm Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder were unbeaten at the close as West Indies fought their way to 202 for four in Antigua The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2022
James Anderson and Stuart Broad shadows loom over England as bowlers toil vs West Indies England bowled poorly with the new ball in the absence of Stuart Broad and James Anderson, who were controversially dropped for the three-Test series against the West Indies Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022
West Indies battle to prompt more questions over England’s bowling attack Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder batted throughout the evening session for an unbroken stand of 75. The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
5 talking points as first Test between England and West Indies hangs in the balance The West Indies ended day two of their first Test against England on 202-4, trailing Joe Root's side by 109 runs. Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2022
West Indies lose flurry of soft wickets to hand England advantage on day two From a strong base of 83 without loss, the hosts slipped to 127 for four at tea. The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
England end long wait to post 300 before West Indies make strong start with bat Joe Root’s side last hit that mark seven months and 13 innings ago against India at Headingley. The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
West Indies enjoy sturdy reply to England’s 311 all-out to set up an intriguing First Test This, as the World Test Championship table would attest, is not a battle between two outstanding sides. But after two days, a fine, undulating Test match is bubbling nicely. Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2022
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 · Mar 9, 2022
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 The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022
England without Ollie Robinson for first Test as ‘red-ball reset’ begins A recurrence of the back spasms that hampered Ollie Robinson during the Ashes means he will miss Tuesday’s first Test against West Indies The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2022
Joe Root challenges England to grow "backbone" without James Anderson or Stuart Broad Under-pressure England skipper Root is ready to put his faith in Chris Woakes and Mark Wood as leaders of his bowling attack after dropping Anderson and Broad Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2022