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England took their first wicket of the morning as Athanaze was dismissed lbw by Bashir for 12, with England making their mark in the third Test against the West Indies. Athanaze had earlier survived a close call when a cut shot narrowly missed being caught by Harry Brook. The West Indies reached 53-2 before Athanaze was dismissed.

As play continued, Mark Wood bowled a delivery that rose sharply and hit Athanaze in the shoulder, showcasing his express pace. The West Indies were 39-2 when play resumed, with Louis and Athanaze at the crease. Bashir and Wood continued to trouble the batters with their variations and pace.

In the previous day’s play, Jamie Smith impressed with a solid innings of 95 runs, helping England recover from a precarious 54-5 to post a competitive total. Joe Root’s partnership with Smith was crucial in shifting the momentum in England’s favor. Smith’s performance was lauded, despite missing out on a century, as he showed composure and positivity in his approach.

As the West Indies began their second innings, trailing by 61 runs, all results were still possible at the start of day three. With eight wickets in hand, the West Indies faced a tough challenge against England’s bowling attack. The match remained finely poised as both teams continued to battle for supremacy.

The day’s play promised more excitement and drama, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand and secure a victory in the third Test match. Fans were eagerly anticipating the outcomes as play resumed at Edgbaston.

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