West Indies vs England, 2nd Test, Day 3

The openers put on a patient stand to help England forward.

Alastair Cook was the first to go past fifty.

Alastair Cook started in a sedate fashion on day 3.

Jonathan Trott also registered a half-century as the opening pair put on a century stand.

Jonathan Trott also batted watchfully.

Devendra Bishoo ended the opening stand by dismissing Jonathan Trott.

Alastair Cook fell in the post lunch session, dragging a Shannon Gabriel delivery back on to the stumps to depart on 76.

Ian Bell also chopped on a Shannon Gabriel delivery to leave England three down.

Gary Ballance played a few attractive shots to get going.

Joe Root batted in a steady fashion and put on a good stand with Gary Ballance.

Joe Root crossed fifty to put England in a good position.

Gary Ballance also crossed fifty and was involved in a century stand with Joe Root.

Marlon Samuels ended the fourth-wicket stand by dismissing Gary Ballance.

Joe Root scored his first hundred outside England.

Moeen Ali was run out on nought.

ben Stokes fell late in the day but Joe Root remained unbeaten to take England to 373/6 at stumps.