League: Cricket
England are facing off against the West Indies in the second Test of the three-match series at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. After dismissing the home team for 416, the visitors responded strongly with the bat. As Day 2 progressed, the West Indies posted 212/3 in 52 overs after a couple of sessions. Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge are currently at the crease, establishing a solid foundation for their team.
During the day’s play, Gus Atkinson bowled a remarkable delivery to dismiss West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite. The incident occurred on the third ball of the 22nd over of the West Indies innings, bowled by Atkinson. The right-arm fast bowler delivered a sharp bouncer that angled towards Brathwaite’s body, catching him off guard. Brathwaite attempted to fend off the delivery but was rushed by the pace. The ball hit the splice of the bat and lobbed towards short leg, where Ollie Pope moved to his right and took a simple catch.
The West Indies staged an impressive fightback in the Trent Bridge Test, thanks to a century partnership between Athanaze and Hodge in the post-lunch session on Day 2. Despite a challenging opening session that saw the loss of their top order, the visitors managed to reduce the deficit to 204 with seven wickets still in hand.