(Reuters) - Gary Ballance was a relieved man after banishing the demons of a nightmare World Cup by leading England into a strong position on the fourth day of the first test against West Indies in Antigua on Thursday.
The Yorkshire left-hander lost his place in the side after he and England struggled in the 50-over World Cup in Australia and New Zealand earlier this year but he was back to his best in the Caribbean with a patient 122 from 250 balls in the second innings.
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