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The England captain opened the attack on Saturday but Head quickly got to work and reached his 150 with a boundary through backward point, earning a standing ovation from his home fans.

From Barron's

He opened the attack on Saturday but Head quickly got to work and reached his 150 off 205 balls with a boundary through backward point, earning a standing ovation from his home fans.

From Barron's

He was handed a standing ovation when he was replaced by Nick Woltemade.

From BBC

According to the reviews reproduced in this edition’s notes, Mingus stole the show, inspiring an unusually emphatic standing ovation.

From The Wall Street Journal

They stayed behind at Joie Stadium on Sunday to show their appreciation, giving her a standing ovation as the club congratulated her formally at full-time.

From BBC