Cricket - England vs West Indies - First Test - Birmingham, Britain - August 17, 2017 England's Alastair Cook in action Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - England's Joe Root and Alastair Cook crafted superb centuries to lead the hosts to a commanding 348 for three on the opening day of their first day-night test against West Indies on Thursday.
Captain Root mastered the pink ball to make 136 and Cook was unbeaten on 153 at the close as England recovered strongly from a perilous 39 for two to take control of the game at Edgbaston.
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