Cricket-Root makes another ton as England take command v Windies


  • Cricket
  • Thursday, 17 Mar 2022

Cricket - Second Test - West Indies v England - The Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados - March 16, 2022 England's Joe Root in action Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) -Joe Root compiled his second straight century, an unbeaten 119, as England batted their way to a commanding position in the second test against West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday.

Even though Dan Lawrence fell for 91 with what turned out to be the final ball of the first day, England took the honours after winning the toss, reaching 244 for three at stumps on a flat Kensington Oval pitch in Bridgetown.

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