Bravo cleared to play on day four of third test

Batsman Darren Bravo has been cleared of serious injury but fast bowler Keemo Paul is expected to take no further part in the England innings, after being diagnosed with a torn right quadricep

Bravo did not field on Monday’s third day of the third Test after picking up a finger injury the previous day while Paul sent down two overs before being stretchered from the field, after pulling up while chasing a ball in the outfield.

Both players subsequently underwent scans, with the Windies camp confirming afterwards that Paul would be unlikely to bowl or field again in the match

Bravo, however, is expected to play a key role when West Indies bat in their second innings, especially with England’s lead of 448 already representing a record run chase in Tests

Only last month, the left-hander returned following a 27-month break from the longest format, when he suited up for the opening Test in Bridgetown

He made a crucial even fifty in the last Test in Antigua to lay the foundation for West Indies’ 10-wicket victory and their first series win over England in a decade.

Paul, meanwhile, is playing his first Test of the series after being drafted in to replace suspended skipper Jason Holder.