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3rd Test: Rory Burns makes West Indies feel the heat

Opener Rory top-scores for England with 90 while skipper Joe Root stays unbeaten on 68 as hosts declare at 226-2 on Day 3 of third Test at Old Trafford; Windies need 399 to win match and series

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England's Rory Burns reverse sweeps during a fine innings of 90 on Day Three of the third Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford, Manchester, yesterday. Pic/AFP

England's Rory Burns reverse sweeps during a fine innings of 90 on Day Three of the third Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford, Manchester, yesterday. Pic/AFP

Rory Burns (90) and Dom Sibley (56) shared an impressive opening stand before Joe Root 68 not out batted well too as England declared their second innings on 226-2, to set the West Indies a target of 399 to win the third Test at Old Trafford on Sunday. Sibley was out lbw to WI skipper Jason Holder on 56.

Windies one wicket down
At the time of going to press, West Indies were 4-1 after just two overs, with opener John Campbell out, caught by Root off pacer Stuart Broad. Fellow opener Kraigg Brathwaite was not out on one while nightwatchman Kemar Roach was unbeaten on three.

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