ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board has lauded the West Indies team for their show of determination and commitment during the just-concluded series against England – and especially for their impressive win in the third Test.
West Indies won the third and final Test of the series by five wickets inside three days last Sunday at Kensington Oval in Barbados, earning a 1-1 series draw. The first Test ended in a draw with West Indies batting the entire final day at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in Antigua. The team also played five enthralling days before losing the second Test in the final session at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada.
“On behalf of all stakeholders in West Indies cricket, I want to applaud the captain Denesh Ramdin, head coach Phil Simmons and the entire team for what was three weeks of fascinating Test cricket,” said WICB President Whycliffe “Dave” Cameron.
“We saw true team spirit and matches with fight and tenacity. We were especially pleased with the tremendous performance at Kensington Oval to win the third and final Test of the series inside three days. It was a truly remarkable on-field performance. The team left fans captivated and it was great to see the fans’ appreciation of the efforts of the players.”
Cameron said: “We witnessed the growth and promise of a number of young, talented players, as they were put in pressure situations. During the the series, they gave proof of their ability to function and perform at the highest level.
“We now look forward to the series against Australia which will be the true test of their improved performance.”
West Indies face Australia in two Tests next month, starting on June 3 at Windsor Park in the Dominica capital of Roseau and June 11 at Sabina Park in the Jamaica capital of Kingston.