England's Comeback Led by Smith and Root

England mounted a significant comeback on Day 2 of the third Test against the West Indies at Edgbaston, recovering from 54-5 to post 376 all out. Joe Root anchored the innings with a composed 87, surpassing 12,000 Test runs and Brian Lara's career total. Jamie Smith was the standout performer, scoring a daring 95 in just his fourth Test innings, including a memorable six over the Eric Hollies Stand. Smith's partnerships with Joe Root and Chris Woakes were crucial in securing a first-innings lead of 94 runs. The West Indies, in their second innings, were 33-2 at stumps, trailing by 61 runs. This performance puts England in a strong position to aim for a series clean sweep.