Joe Root (left) and Alistair Cook celebrate Cook's century on the first day of the day-night test between England and the West Indies. Photo: Getty ImagesEngland's Joe Root and Alastair Cook crafted superb centuries to lead the hosts to a commanding 348 for three on the opening day of their first day-night test against West Indies. Miguel Cummins then trapped Tom Westley lbw, West Indies successfully reviewing the umpire's not out decision to leave England in trouble at the start of the three-match series. Cook and Root dug in, however, taking advantage of good batting conditions and wayward bowling and fielding with a flurry of crisp boundaries. England, fresh from beating South Africa 3-1, are strong favourites to overcome a callow West Indies side without many of their leading players due to contractual disputes with their cricket board.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 17, 2017 20:48 UTC