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Kraigg Brathwaite’s masterclass of defence leaves England slim chance of victory

The West Indies captain scored a crucial 160 for the home side in Barbados.

The Independent UK

England remove Brathwaite as West Indies wickets fall

Bridgetown (Barbados) (AFP) - England picked up three wickets in the afternoon session, including resolute West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite for 160, to have the home side at 396 for eight in their first innings at tea on the fourth day of the second Test in Barbados on Saturday.

AFP

Time for England to put faith in Matt Parkinson for final West Indies Test

On day four in Barbados, the second draw of the series seems a safe bet, which would set up a decider in Grenada. Perhaps there will be a tumble of wickets, but few are holding their breath.

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Brathwaite continues to make England toil in second Test

Bridgetown (Barbados) (AFP) - England eventually removed nightwatchman Alzarri Joseph, but Kraigg Brathwaite continued to anchor the West Indies response to the tourists' formidable first innings total as they reached 351 for five at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test in Barbados on Saturday.

AFP

Ben Stokes takes only wicket before lunch as England bowlers toil on flat pitch

Stokes removed nightwatchman Alzarri Joseph as West Indies reached 351 for five in the morning session in Barbados.

The Independent UK

‘It’s in the blood’: how Barbados became cricket’s ultimate hotspot

The island can stake a claim to be per capita the most productive cricketing, and sporting, nations in the world

The Guardian - UK

West Indies tour diary: Joe Root steps in after England cap cock up as Mark Wood enjoys some R&R

An unbeaten century from West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood’s 102 blunted England on day three of the second Test in Barbados.

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Long-haul currencies popular as UK households book holidays abroad

The Mexican peso, the Barbados dollar and the East Caribbean dollar have climbed up the Post Office’s best-selling currencies tables.

The Independent UK

England pay heavy price for two mistakes on day three – spin bowling coach Patel

England toiled away for 90 overs in Barbados but managed only three wickets.

The Independent UK

Brathwaite and Blackwood centuries lift West Indies against England

Bridgetown (Barbados) (AFP) - Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood produced an almost perfect captain, vice-captain double-act with determined centuries to lift the West Indies to 288 for four in reply to England's first innings total of 507 for nine declared at stumps on the third day of the second Test…

AFP

West Indies vs England: Jermaine Blackwood plays down Ben Stokes clash

West Indies vice-captain Jermaine Blackwood played down his coming-together with his English counterpart Ben Stokes – which required intervention from the umpires – during his second on the third day in Barbados.

Evening Standard

England left frustrated on day of toil in second Test in Barbados

The tourists managed just three wickets in three gruelling sessions.

The Independent UK

Stokes strikes but Brathwaite resists for West Indies

Bridgetown (Barbados) (AFP) - Ben Stokes was again in the thick of the action as England plucked out two more West Indies wickets and could have had a third with the home side reaching lunch at 114 for three in their first innings on the third day of the second…

AFP

Mark Wood forced to withdraw from England tour of West Indies and IPL

Mark Wood will fly home from Barbados to see a specialist after an elbow injury ended his Caribbean tour and caused his withdrawal from the Indian Premier League

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Growing calls in Caribbean to cut ties to monarchy as royals fly out

William and Kate’s visit seen as attempt to persuade countries not to follow Barbados in ditching monarchy

The Guardian - UK

West Indies v England: second Test, day three – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood frustrated England on day three at Kensington Oval

Evening Standard

Resilient England remember absent mentors with emotional milestones in West Indies Test

Two looks skyward — the first protracted, the second just a glance — to remember absent mentors while celebrating emotional milestones provided the highlights of a romping, joyful second day here in Barbados for England.

Evening Standard

West Indies vs England: Ben Stokes brutal but tourists still face battle ahead

On a flat Barbados pitch, England’s batters, led by Joe Root and Ben Stokes, did their job – posting 500 across five sessions, a rare treat for followers of this team in recent times.

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AFP

Stokes smashes hundred as England dominate West Indies

Bridgetown (Barbados) (AFP) - Matthew Fisher claimed a wicket with his second ball in Test cricket but West Indies rallied to be 71 for one, after England extended their first innings to a mammoth 507 for nine declared on the second day of the second Test in Barbados on Thursday.

Daily Mirror

Joe Root tipped to break Alastair Cook record and become England's 'best ever player'

Joe Root scored 153 against the West Indies in the second Test in Barbados and former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace believes he will go down as their greatest ever player

Benzinga

Hempsana Signs Letter Of Intent To Enter Barbados And Caribbean Cannabis Market

Hempsana Holdings Ltd. has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with Dreamdos Therapeutics Inc. to supply its premium medical cannabis products. Dreamdos is applying for its license to sell, distribute and import medical cannabis products in the Barbados market.

AFP

Stokes closes on rapid hundred as England dominate West Indies

Bridgetown (Barbados) (AFP) - Ben Stokes belted 89 off 92 balls to lead the charge as England sped to 369 for three at lunch on the second day of the second Test against the West Indies at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.

The New Daily

Let’s save the Commonwealth! William and Kate jet off on platinum jubilee trip to the Caribbean

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are part of a contigent embarking on royal tours to mark the Queen's platinum jubilee, this time to the Caribbean.

Evening Standard

West Indies vs England: Classy Dan Lawrence shows fight that was missing in Ashes debacle

There was an inescapable question on the lips of England fans – and there are plenty of them – on day one in Barbados: where was Dan Lawrence in the Ashes?

Evening Standard

West Indies tour diary: England set to be without Mark Wood for Third Test in Grenada

England are resigned to losing Mark Wood for the Third Test against West Indies in Grenada. The quick bowler injured his elbow in the First Test in Antigua, and England are awaiting the results of his second scan since arriving in Barbados. The first clearly did not tell them enough.

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