27.02.2009
Skipper Andrew Strauss cracked a fine 142 to take England to a great position on the opening day of the fourth Test against the West Indies in Barbados.
The southpaw looked in sublime touch all through the innings till he was done in by a brilliant Darren Powell Yorker.
Strauss cut, pulled and hooked exquisitely and reached his 16th Test ton with a big six.
Highlights
- Andrew Strauss is the leading run-getter in the present series - 347 runs at an average of 69.40 in six innings.
- Struass posted his 16th Test hundred - his third against West Indies.
- Strauss has recorded seven hundreds in England and nine away from home.
- Strauss' 142 off 210 balls is his fourth hundred in nine Tests as captain.
- Strauss' aforesaid innings is his second best against West Indies, next only to his 169 at St.John's in the first Test of the present series.
- Strauss and Alastair Cook were associated in a 229-run stand, England's best for the first wicket at Bridgetown, eclipsing the 172 between John Edrich and Geoff Boycott in 1967-68.
- In fact, the 229-run partnership is England's best for the first wicket against West Indies, outstripping the 212 between Reg Simpson and Cyril Washbrook at Trent Bridge in 1950.
- Strauss and Cook's aforesaid stand is their best for the first wicket - their first ever 150-plus partnership.
Player Profile
Name: Andrew Strauss
Date of Birth: March 2, 1977
Batting style: Left-handed batsman
Player role: Opening batsman
| Matches | Inngs | Runs | HS | 100s | 50s | Avg |
| 59 | 108 | 4542 | 177 | 16 | 14 | 42.71 |
