The limitations of an England attack missing James Anderson and Stuart Broad were partially exposed by the West Indies, who overcame some soft dismissals to keep the first Test in the balance.

Responding to England’s 311 all out, the West Indies closed day two in Antigua on 202 for four, with two strong partnerships leaving their opponents with plenty to ponder.

Openers Kraigg Brathwaite and John Campbell got off to a flier as they piled on 83, before Nkrumah Bonner and Jason Holder batted throughout the evening session for an unbroken stand of 75.

Joe Root’s side started the morning...