Bdos: Is a cricket war, yes, m' bredders

Devon Smith scored his maiden Test century and Ryan Hinds hit 84 but England edged it on the opening day of the first Test against West Indies.

Smith hit 108 as England reduced West Indies to 311-9 as bad light ended play early at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

Simon Jones picked up two wickets, his first since November 2002, dismissing Brian Lara and Ridley Jacobs. Swing bowler Matthew Hoggard, spinner Ashley Giles and Steve Harmison also took two wickets each.

The West Indies were seriously on the ropes after they slumped to 101-4 shortly after lunch but they recovered well. Smith and Hinds put on 122 for the fifth wicket before Giles finally got rid of Smith for 108 off 188 balls when the left-hander attempted a sweep shot and was stumped by wicket-keeper Chris Read.