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West Indies vs England: Joe Root helps tourists into peachy position but disappointment for Dan Lawrence

England and the thousands of fans who have followed them here left disappointed at stumps on day one in Barbados, because Dan Lawrence planted the final ball of the day into the hands of cover.

Evening Standard

Assured Root puts England in strong position against West Indies

Bridgetown (Barbados) (AFP) - West Indies missed another opportunity to remove Joe Root and the England captain took advantage of the second reprieve in guiding his team to 136 for two at tea on the opening day of the second Test at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday.

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England reach 47-1 in second Test against West Indies

Bridgetown (Barbados) (AFP) - England captain Joe Root and relative newcomer Alex Lees were kept in check by disciplined West Indies bowling in reaching 47 for one at lunch on the opening day of the second Test at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday.

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England make steady start with the bat after late line-up change in Barbados

Yorkshire seamer Matt Fisher was brought into the side at short notice.

The Independent UK

West Indies vs England: Matthew Fisher handed debut for Second Test in Barbados with Craig Overton ill

England were forced into a late change to their XI for the Second Test against West Indies in Barbados, with Matthew Fisher coming into the side for his debut.

Evening Standard

Mahmood to debut as England, Windies reset for second Test

Bridgetown (Barbados) (AFP) - West Indies and England square off in the second Test of a three-match series on Wednesday at Kensington Oval in Barbados, with expectations of a repeat of the batsman-friendly conditions which resulted in a drawn first Test in Antigua.

AFP

Saqib Mahmood gets Test chance as England look to attack West Indies

Lancashire fast bowler will get his England Test debut in Barbados after impressing in ODIs last year, and with Ollie Robinson and Mark Wood both unavailable

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England name bowler to replace injured Mark Wood for second Test against West Indies

England have named their team for the second Test against West Indies in Barbados with one change to the side which drew in Antigua after fast bowler Mark Wood was ruled out through injury.

Daily Mirror

Saqib Mahmood handed England Test debut against West Indies with Ollie Robinson still out

England have named their XI for the Second Test against West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday, with Saqib Mahmood coming in for his debut at the expense of injured Mark Wood.

Evening Standard

How England would love to add Jofra Archer to bowling shake-up for second West Indies Test in Barbados

Barbados is teeming with tourists because, for English fans, who travel the globe in such numbers, this sits on the bucket list podium with the festive double of Melbourne and Sydney in the Ashes and a New Year’s Test in Cape Town (honourable mention to Galle).

Evening Standard

Rihanna wants to give birth at 'Barbados mansion with spa treatments and afterparty'

Rihanna's birth plan includes a five-star beachside afterparty and spa treatments for her family and friends

Daily Mirror

Jofra Archer nearing top speed as England fast bowler plots long-awaited comeback

Fast bowler Jofra Archer cranked up the speed at his England team mates in the nets as he continues his recovery from a long term elbow injury in Barbados

Daily Mirror

Blue-sky thinking: new rules allow digital nomads to work in the sun

Setting up a remote ‘office’ is a freedom many are now used to. So why not do it in a beautiful part of the world?

The Guardian - UK

Mark Wood unlikely to feature in second Test as England await elbow scan

The paceman bowled just 17 overs before being forced out of the drawn series opener against the West Indies.

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Evening Standard

West Indies vs England: Mark Wood ‘unlikely’ to play Second Test but Ollie Robinson closing on return

England’s interim head coach Paul Collingwood has rated Mark Wood “unlikely” to play the Second Test against West Indies in Barbados on Wednesday, but has provided a positive update on Ollie Robinson’s fitness.

The Guardian - UK

Let’s spouge! Discover the funky joy of the greatest forgotten music genre

In the 1960s, Jackie Opel created a syncopated, cowbell-heavy sound that defined Barbados and created a sensation from St Lucia to New York. A few years later it virtually disappeared – but the time is finally here for a revival

Irish Mirror

College lecturer becomes first Irish woman to row solo across Atlantic

Kilkenny native Weekes entered the water in Gran Canaria on 6 December before arriving in Barbados on Thursday, February 24, some 80 days later

Daily Mirror

Wowcher's mystery holidays for £99pp are back including New York, Dubai and Barbados

Wowcher mystery holiday deals are going from £99pp where you book a trip but don't know the destination - and it includes the heaps of holidays including Spain, Portugal, Greece, France, Italy, Croatia and more

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Aer Lingus cuts fares from UK with deals to New York, Florida and Barbados

Customers can get £100 off return travel in Economy or £200 off return trip in Business Class on bookings made before midnight on February 28

France 24

The world's youngest republic: A closer look at Barbados

On November 30, 2021, Barbados became the world's youngest republic, cutting historic ties with the British monarchy. In the 17th century, the Caribbean island state became a British colony dedicated to sugar production. Some 90 percent of its population are descended from slaves. Since independence in 1966, Barbados had long…

Daily Record

Fans blown away by Conor McGregor's appearance as he meets Justin Bieber in Barbados

The former two-weight UFC world champion wowed fans in recent photos as his physique looks huge compared to his usual body and is 'Wrestlemania sized'

Daily Mirror

Fans stunned by Conor McGregor's physique as he meets Justin Bieber in Barbados

Former two-weight world champion McGregor is currently on holiday in the Caribbean, and managed to run into pop star Bieber at a luxury resort

Daily Mirror

Singer Rihanna set to marry boyfriend A$AP Rocky in Barbados after baby is born

Superstar Rihanna is planning wedding on her home island with lover A$AP Rocky after their baby arrives - and she wants Barbados Prime Minister as the godmother

The Guardian - UK

Concacaf and St Kitts FA at loggerheads over coach accused of sexual abuse

Concacaf has expressed its ‘extreme surprise and concern’ that the St Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) has again claimed it consulted the continental governing body over the appointment of a coach accused of sexually abusing and harassing female players in Barbados

The Guardian - UK

Fifa investigates after St Kitts appoint coach accused of sexual abuse

Fifa will request more details about the appointment of a coach accused of sexually abusing and harassing female players in Barbados

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