The Cricketer looks at the individual performances from the drawn first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
Kraigg Brathwaite (55 & 33; 0-7 & 0-14): His fastest Test fifty in the first innings was followed by a handy 82-ball knock in the second. Continues to lead well. 7
John Campbell (35 & 22): Campbell's modest Test career continued here with two innings dominated by a confused approach. 6
Shamarh Brooks (18 & 5): Poked at a short one from Stokes before giving England brief hope on day five with a tame dismissal. 3
Nkrumah Bonner (123 & 38*; DNB & 0-8): Played two similar innings, one to make the match, the other to save it. West Indies finally have a successor to Shivnarine Chanderpaul. England have a problem. 9
Jermaine Blackwood (11 & 2): Another Windies batter under pressure after two substandard knocks. A solid presence at slip. 3
Jason Holder (45 & 37*; 2-24 & 1-56): Remains a classy figure in the middle order and with the new ball for the West Indies. Two important knocks and some key wickets along the way. 7.5
Jason Holder kept England from a fifth-day win (Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Joshua Da Silva (32 & DNB): Played a resilient knock in the first innings as England huffed and puffed. Pulled off a superb catch to help dismiss Crawley. 5
Alzarri Joseph (2 & DNB; 2-70 & 3-78): A curious Test in which he displayed flashes of brilliance but too often lapses of concentration. 5
Kemar Roach (15 & DNB; 2-86 & 2-53): A real threat with the new ball, darting it in with variations of angle. Had less of an impact when it softened, with little reverse on offer. 6.5
Veersammy Permaul (26* & DNB; 0-35 & 0-64): Brathwaite spoke of a lack of control from the spin ranks during the game and that was led by Permaul, who was often off-target and couldn't limit the damage. 2
Jayden Seales (0 & DNB; 4-79 & 0-57): At 20 and five Tests into his career, Seales' progress should be seen in context. Fine ball to dismiss Stokes but faded in the second innings. 6
Alex Lees (4 & 6): In no danger of being dropped due to lack of alternatives, but this was a poor debut for the Durham batter. First England opener on debut to fall for two single-figure scores since 1991. 1
Zak Crawley (8 & 121): A really classy century as his second coming in this England line-up continues to show promise. Less said about wafty first innings dismissal, or drops off Bonner and Campbell in either innings, the better. 8.5
Joe Root (13 & 109; 0-30 & 0-6): A 24th Test century for the skipper - only Sir Alastair Cook has more for England. Embodied a spirited performance from the tourists, who showed plenty of heart. 8
Dan Lawrence (20 & 37; 1-0 & 0-7): Showed flashes of class with the bat and some encouraging signs with the ball. Given license, he'll make some thrilling Test runs in years to come. 6
Ben Stokes (36 & 13; 2-42 & 1-24): Still recovering from the side injury suffered in Australia managed to bowl 41 overs. His own worst enemy, but you can't doubt his will to win. 5.5
Mark Wood's series could be over (Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Jonny Bairstow (140 & 15*): Upped the intensity in the first innings and went to an eighth-century with aplomb, first earning the right before taking advantage when the Windies' standards slipped. 8.5
Ben Foakes (42 & 1): Not at his very best with the gloves but looked very tidy with the bat, with a boundary-laden nock from the top drawer. 6
Chris Woakes (28 & 18*; 1-88 & 0-22): If not for England's injury problems, this might have been the end of Woakes' away Test career. Not only did he not benefit from much movement, but he was wildly off line at times. 2
Craig Overton (0 & DNB; 2-85 & 0-23): One of the few bowlers on either side to get anything out of a benign surface, but displays of aggression were too few and far between. 5
Mark Wood (1 & DNB; 1-45 & DNB): Showed real wheels at times but an elbow injury he took to the Caribbean could yet rule him out of the rest of the series. 3
Jack Leach (4 & DNB; 2-79 & 3-57): One of his best Test outings, transforming from defence to attack. Pitch didn't offer much assistance but after a question mark over his place, and a wretched winter, this was a timely return to form. 7
Posted by Richard B on 13/03/2022 at 13:55
I think the ratings are generally spot on other than those for the keepers. Unless I missed some goofs by him behind the stumps, I would have give Da Silva higher than a 5. As stated, his catch to dismiss Crawley on the first morning was superb and he batted with valuable resilience. On the other hand, I thought Foakes' 6 was a touch generous. What let him down for me was his judgement and lack of assertiveness in use of DRS when keeping.