West Indies batsmen firm in 500th Test

Sep 13, 2014

West Indies began the day on a proud note, with Gros Islet providing the setting for their 500th Test match. Leon Johnson became their 300th Test cricketer•WICB

Johnson proved an able ally to Brathwaite as they ground out the runs •WICB

However, the West Indian middle-order continued where their team-mates left off•WICB

Darren Bravo was also steady and remained unbeaten as West Indies ended the day on 246 for 3•WICB

Kraigg Brathwaite and Johnson began patiently on a greentop, with the bowlers getting movement, but not maintaining enough control•WICB

Johnson would go on to register a fifty on debut as the pair put on a 143-run opening partnership•WICB

Shivnarine Chanderpaul played some attacking shots•AFP

Taijul Islam gave Bangladesh plenty to smile about after snaring Johnson leg before, just 4.1 overs after Brathwaite had perished•WICB

He was also resolute in defence•WICB