CRICKET CLOSE: Windies building big lead

NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – West Indies, replying to England’s 187, were 272 for six in their first innings at the close on the second day of the second Test at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground here Friday.

Scores: ENGLAND 187 (Moeen Ali 60, Jonny Bairstow 52, Ben Foakes 35; Kemar Roach 4-30, Shannon Gabriel 3-45, Alzarri Joseph 2-38).

WEST INDIES 272 for six (Kraigg Brathwaite 49, John Campbell 47, Shai Hope 44, Darren Bravo 33 not out, Shane Dowrich 31, Shimron Hetmyer 21; Stuart Broad 3-42, Moeen Ali 2-54).