Sports News

England v West Indies: Raymon Reifer takes five wickets on day two of tourists’ practice match


All-rounder Reifer’s one Test came against New Zealand in 2017

Left-arm seamer Raymon Reifer took five wickets in 11 balls on day two of the West Indies’ intra-squad match at Emirates Old Trafford.

Reifer claimed 5-60, reducing the side captained by Jason Holder to 111-7 from 95-2 in the afternoon session.

Test captain Holder was one of Reifer’s victims, out lbw for a first-ball duck.

Holder’s side were eventually bowled out for 193, 82 runs behind the total made by the side led by vice-captain Kraigg Brathwaite on day one.

Sunil Ambris top-scored with 52 before falling to Chemar Holder while seamer Marquino Mindley also claimed three wickets.

Brathwaite’s side stretched their lead to 181 at stumps, opener John Campbell making up for his day-one duck with an attacking 49 in a second-innings score of 99-3.

The three-Test series against England will begin on 8 July.

Earlier on Wednesday, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed players, support staff, match officials and staff at the two bio-secure Test venues – Manchester and Southampton – have all tested negative for coronavirus.



Article courtesy of BBC Sport
Source link

Related posts

The Hundred: Welsh Fire hold on to beat Northern Superchargers in thriller

admin

Ben Stokes: England & Rajasthan Royals all-rounder on inspiring a generation

admin

James Anderson says England may join West Indies in anti-racism protest

admin

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More

Privacy & Cookies Policy