shot-button
Olympic 2024 Olympic 2024
Home > Sports News > Cricket News > Article > Debutant Smith helps England take big lead

Debutant Smith helps England take big lead

Updated on: 12 July,2024 07:44 AM IST  |  London
Agencies |

The wicketkeeper, who turned 24 today, produced the fifth fifty of the innings after Zak Crawley (76), Ollie Pope (57), Joe Root (68) and Harry Brook (50) had all previously reached the landmark

Debutant Smith helps England take big lead

Jamie Smith v WI yesterday

Listen to this article
Debutant Smith helps England take big lead
x
00:00

Jamie Smith marked his Test debut with an impressive 70 as England established a huge first-innings lead over the West Indies at Lord’s here on Thursday. 


Also Read: Cream of world cricket arrive for Sunny’s b’day bash in London



England were dismissed for 371 on the stroke of tea on Day Two of the first Test to leave them 250 runs ahead of the tourists. The wicketkeeper, who turned 24 today, produced the fifth fifty of the innings after Zak Crawley (76), Ollie Pope (57), Joe Root (68) and Harry Brook (50) had all previously reached the landmark.


At the time of going to press, West Indies were 52-4 in the second innings.

This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK