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West Indies tour diary: Honest conversations, Joe Root’s gift and kindness from Kent

Ben Stokes bowled far more than anyone – including his captain – expected him to. Having picked up a side strain bowling bouncers in Sydney on a poor Ashes tour, expectations were well and truly managed before this game.

Evening Standard

Joe Root says England’s attitude in drawn first Test fills him with confidence

Coming off the back of a troubled winter, Root was pleased to be back on the front foot.

The Independent UK

Joe Root hopeful England have turned corner after improvement in Antigua

Joe Root said he was proud of his side after England put up a strong fight in the drawn first Test in the West Indies

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Joe Root ‘proud’ of confidence-boosting England display as First Test with West Indies drawn

Joe Root said he hoped his remodelled England team “gained so much confidence” from the drawn First Test against West Indies in Antigua.

Evening Standard

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

England forced to settle for draw despite bold declaration in Antigua

Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder ensured the West Indies batted out day five.

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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

Daily Mirror

England hunt seven wickets after brave declaration in Antigua

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

The Independent UK

Joe Root's heartwarming gesture to son Alfie after England century vs West Indies

Joe Root scored an excellent century in England's first Test against the West Indies and he celebrated by kissing a necklace his son Alfie made for him

Daily Mirror

Joe Root century sets up aggressive declaration in Antigua

The England skipper called his side in before lunch, leaving the West Indies to chase 286 in 70 overs.

The Independent UK

England captain Joe Root surpasses Kevin Pietersen milestone with century vs West Indies

Joe Root scored his 24th Test hundred for England on day five of the first Test against the West Indies on Saturday

Daily Mirror

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

Crawley century raises England hopes – look ahead to day five of the first Test

The Kent batter paired with Joe Root for an unbroken 193 in Antigua.

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West Indies vs England: Zak Crawley hits second Test century but result a slim possibility after Antigua rain

Stumps, day 4: England (311 & 217-1) lead West Indies (375) by 153 runs

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Zak Crawley hits century to offer England slim chance of first Test victory against West Indies

Crawley and Joe Root put together a partnership of 193 to leave England leading by 153 at the end of a rain-hit day four

The Guardian - UK

Zak Crawley lives up to Viv Richards’ praise to wrest control from West Indies

An unbeaten knock of 117 from Zak Crawley had Sir Vivian Richards purring and gave England a 153-run lead going into the final day against West Indies

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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 Independent UK

Zak Crawley and Joe Root put England on firmer footing against West Indies

England began their second innings 64 runs behind after finally bowling out the hosts for 375, leaving their fragile top order with work to do.

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

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

Daily Mirror

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.

The Independent UK

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 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 Independent UK

Measured then malicious Jonny Bairstow gives England’s ‘Red Ball Reset’ hope against West Indies

Bairstow was unbeaten on 109 at the end of day one in Antigua after England had earlier slipped to 48-4

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