Uncapped pace bowler Amjad Khan warms up for action after being named in England's team for the two-day match in Barbados Captain Andrew Strauss survives an early chance but looks in good form as England make a steady start in front of a sparse crowd Fellow opener Alastair Cook falls for 16 in the second over after the drinks interval at the picturesque ground Ian Bell, seeking to stake a claim for a Test recall, is quickly into stride and makes 44 after Owais Shah falls cheaply Deputy wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose needs match practice and finds his form in his first innings on the tour But it is Ravi Bopara who steals the show, hitting an unbeaten 124 of 125 balls to help England reach 351-8 declared Khan's practice pays off as the paceman takes two wickets to reduce the Barbados Cricket Association President's XI to 49-4 Fresh from his exploits with the bat on Sunday, Ravi Bopara tried his luck with the ball as day two got under way in Barbados Amjad Khan, after claiming two wickets during day one, returns to rack up impressive figures of 5-79 Alastair Cook hits a quickfire 52 runs off just 55 balls Ian Bell gets some time in the middle, scoring 72 before being bowled with the last ball of the day as the match ends in a draw
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