NOTTINGHAM – A sterling, unbeaten half-century from Marlon Samuels failed to brighten the gloom of another defeat as West Indies predictably plunged to a nine-wicket loss to England in the second Test at Trent Bridge yesterday.
The right-hander shone brightly with 76, an innings that helped drag the tourists from their precarious overnight score of 61 for six to 165 all out, half-hour after lunch on the fourth day.
Fast bowler Tim Bresnan picked up four for 37, while fellow pacer Jimmy Anderson claimed four for 43, to clinically finish of the Windies innings.
Set a target of 108, England coasted to victory 32 minutes after tea to secure a winning 2-0 lead in the three-Test series and keep their grip on the cherished Wisden Trophy.
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