England in charge against Windies
England’s top order tumbled cheaply again, but the tourists managed to work themselves into a commanding position at stumps on day three of the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua.
The tourists finished at 3-116 in their second innings, giving them a lead of 220 runs.
Jermaine Blackwood’s maiden Test hundred lifted the home side to 295 in their first innings with James Tredwell’s off-spin bringing him the excellent figures of four for 47 off 26 overs and ensuring his side earned a significant first innings lead.
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Left with the final session to build on an advantage of 104 runs, openers Jonathan Trott and captain Alastair Cook were prised out in double-quick time by Jerome Taylor.
First innings centurion Ian Bell was then run out for 11 to leave England at 3-52.
Joe Root (32 not out) joined Gary Ballance (44 not out) in resisting the early threat and then profitiede against bowlers who quickly ran out of discipline and inspiration.
– AAP/AFP
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