HISTORY'S WARNING . England ended the day in a strong position, but it’s worth bearing in mind what happened in Antigua in 2009. Like Thursday, England declared just before tea, leaving West Indies a hefty target (503). But the home side’s lower order hung on — with Sulieman Benn batting as high as nine — and forced an unlikely draw. Stuart Broad celebrates with his England team-mates after taking the wicket of Kraigg Brathwaite . BRUISER BUTTLER . With Gary Ballance knocking the ball around the park, his partner Jos Buttler thought he’d get in on the act — but instead smashed a loopy ball from Marlon Samuels straight into his team-mate’s arm. The Yorkshire batsman was left with a nasty bruise but was fine to carry on. England's Gary Ballance receives treatment on the field after he was struck by a shot from Jos Buttler . ROOT IS SECURE . After Ballance and Ian Bell made centuries in the first Test, Joe Root’s 142-run contribution has been largely overlooked. The Yorkshireman has emerged as a consistent performer for England, passing 50 runs seven times in his last six Tests. Joe Root plays a shot during his 142-run total on day four at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium . UMPIRE DAVIS STUMPED . Umpire Steve Davis dropped a bit of a clanger in the afternoon. Jason Holder bowled at Buttler’s leg stump and hit the batsman on the bottom of his left pad, earning an lbw call from Davis. Buttler reviewed the decision and to no-one’s surprise, DRS showed the ball was missing leg stump by so much it didn’t even pitch in line. Umpire Steve Davis dropped a bit of a clanger in the afternoon with his lbw call on Buttler . A BISHOO BLUNDER? Thursday's free-scoring was assisted greatly by a toiling West Indies spin attack, prompting many — including Sir Viv Richards — to question the absence of leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo, who ran out Bell as a sub fielder on Wednesday. England fans may remember his excellent three-wicket haul against Bell and Co at the 2011 World Cup. Leg spinner Devendra Bishoo was conspicuous in his absence for West Indies against England . MORGAN'S RUM DO . Elsewhere, Eoin Morgan and Ravi Bopara — both overlooked for this Test — were in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they lost to Rajasthan Royals. Morgan laboured to 27 from 30 balls, but Bopara helped himself to 23 off 19 and two wickets. Eoin Morgan, who was overlooked for the first Test, was in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday .
England were held to draw against West Indies in 2009 despite leaving their opponents with a hefty target of 503 .
Gary Ballance battled on in Antigua despite suffering a knock to his arm .
Joe Root made an impressive contribution with his 142 runs .