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Cook, Root tons leave England tickled pink
England racked up a dominant 348 for 3 on the back of Alastair Cook's unbeaten 153 as West Indies' suffered a malfunctioning day-night with the pink ball.
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Highlights - Cook, Root dominate WI on first day.
Alastair Cook and Joe Root each managed a ton to help England to an imposing first-day total of 348/3 against the West Indies.
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