22-01-2019 21:25 via theguardian.com

Mysterious surface creates selection dilemma for Joe Root and England

A grassy pitch with bare patches means the tourists have some difficult choices to make for the first Test against West IndiesThere was a buzz of anticipation mingled with a little confusion at the Kensington Oval on the eve of the first Test. The ground, arguably the best in the Caribbean and the only old fortress that the England cricket team ever visit – since Sabina Park and the Queen’s Park Oval now seem to be off limits when England are here – was full of activity.The mow
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