England eyeing a comeback – look ahead to day four of the first Test
Nkrumah Bonner’s 123 left the West Indies with a handy as they resume 62 ahead on 373 for nine.
England are hoping to stage a fightback with the bat on the fourth day of their first Test against the West Indies, after an injury scare for Mark Wood left them chasing the game in Antigua.
Wood was only fit enough to play a bit-part in Thursday’s action after it emerged he was battling pain in his right elbow. He was limited to just five overs before admitting defeat and did not take the field in either of the last two sessions.
In his absence Nkrumah Bonner dropped anchor to make 123, a mammoth knock lasting over nine hours. He was out just before the close but left his side with a handy advantage as they resume 62 ahead on 373 for nine.
England’s top order, which slumped to 48 for four on day one, will need to clear that deficit with minimal damage sustained to avoid becoming heavy outsiders.
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