England v West Indies: second test, day five – live!

Over-by-over updates from the final day at HeadingleyEmail Daniel here or Tweet him hereCounty cricket – live! The latest from around the groundsUmpire’s error helps England take control 3.02pm BST 48th over: West Indies 164-2 (Brathwaite 72, S Hope 66) target 322 West Indies have maintained a decent lick throughout this session; the way it’s going, if they stay in, they’ll win, and with something to spare. Hope just looks so relaxed at the crease, and when Broad bangs one in he rides it beautifully, taking a hand off the handle and caressing it into the turf. @DanielHarris Taking advantage of the free kids tickets @ Headingly today pic.twitter.com/Gy738Z6Mgx 2.59pm BST 47th over: West Indies 163-2 (Brathwaite 71, S Hope 66) target 322 Stokes into the attack for the first time this innings, as commentary wonder if Broad kicking the pitch is against the laws. Meanwhile, when Hope uses soft hands to edge Stokes for four, he too experiences ire “Jesus, man!” he cries, and all right-thinking people are offended. I’d ban him for 53 Tests. Broad appears to be warned at the end of the over, and the umpire has a quiet one with Root too. A few of you are suggesting we should be scared of RGD Willis, and I suppose his ability to hurl a projectile at pace is ultimately frightening if you’re on strike. But I suppose what I’m saying is that I’d back DL Harris A Flintoff and IT Botham to take care of business should it ever come to that. Continue reading…
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