But Edwards soon returned to make a more meaningful contribution, reducing England to 33-2 in a fine new-ball spell. In his test debut a year ago, the 22-year-old paceman took five wickets against Sri Lanka, also at Sabina Park.
On Friday, Edwards sent the off stump of Marcus Trescothick cart-wheeling 15 yards as the batsman dragged on. In the next over, captain Michael Vaughan (15) was snapped up at first slip by his opposite number, Brian Lara.
Barbadian mate Tino Best helped Edwards put on the pressure, hitting both Butcher and Hussain on the helmet but failing to claim any wickets.
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