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England forced to settle for draw despite bold declaration in Antigua

England were unable to conquer a flat pitch and a committed West Indies side on the final day in Antigua after Joe Root’s 24th Test century and bold declaration gave his side a chance.
After setting up an intriguing target of 286 in 71 overs, England had their opponents 67 for four before Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder shut up shop.

With no tricks in the track and Mark Wood laid up in the treatment room, they held the fort for 239 deliveries before shaking hands on a draw.
That was always the likeliest result on a surface that ...

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