West Indies vs England, 3rd Test, Day 1

21-year old Shai Hope of West Indies was presented with his first Test cap by the legendary Clive Lloyd.

Alastair Cook won the toss on a flat track at the Kensington Oval and elected to bat.

Shanon Gabriel sent back Jonathan Trott for a duck to give West Indies an early lift.

Jason Holder sent back Ballance and Bell off successive overs to put West Indies on top in the first session.

Alastair Cook left the deliveries outside the off-stump but was quick to capitalize on the short deliveries.

Jason Holder (L) exults after bowling out Gary Ballance.

Joe Root batted fluently before was caught behind to Veerasammy Permaul

Alastair Cook acknowledges the crowd's applause after getting to his fifty.

Moeen Ali scored a typically classy half-century before a run out cut short his innings.

Alastair Cook shared crucial stands with Joe Root, Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes to put England in a reasonably strong position at the end of Day 1.

Alastair Cook exults after completing his 26th Test century.

Alastair Cook celebrates scoring his century during the first day of the final match.