Summary
England emerged on top from the first battle of the series as their determination overcame West Indies' patience to claim a precious first-innings advantage in the rain-hit opening Test here yesterday.
Demonstrating the attritional play in which they have excelled under coach Duncan Fletcher, the tourists wore down an under- strength West Indies' attack to claim an unexpected lead.See the full content of this document
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England Go Whole Hogg
Aided by the loss of spearhead Fidel Edwards for all but four overs and the influence of captain Brian Lara for the first part of the day, England still had to draw on deep reserves to thwart West Indies' desire a...
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