West Indies to provide Joe Root’s in-form England side with fresh test

Visiting fans have every right to feel optimistic of a Caribbean cruise but history suggests choppy waters await in three-Test seriesOver the next few days an estimated 9,000 England supporters will have arrived in Barbados, packing out the hotels, bars and sun-kissed beaches before descending on the famous Kensington Oval for Wednesday’s first Test against West Indies.They would come in their droves regardless of England’s chances, such is the appeal of the Caribbean island known co