Windies vs England, 1st Test

rally for a victory

The West Indies camp is calm and confident ahead of the start of the first Test match against England in the Wisden Trophy Test Series.

Speaking to members of the media during Monday’s training session, fast bowler Kemar Roach and middle-order batsman Shai Hope, both noted that the “underdogs” have prepared well for what will be a major assignment on home soil.

According to Cricket West Indies (CWI), the first Test starts on Wednesday. First ball is 10am (9am Jamaica Time). A crowd of close to 13,000 is expected for the opening day, and it will be extra special for the pair. They will be playing in front close friends and family at the historic Kensington Oval.

“We are the so-called underdogs…but if we play our cricket we can win,” said the 25-year-old Hope. “We are all confident and we believe our preparation has been very good. This could be the start of a special year for us, with the Test Series here and then onto the World Cup. There is a lot to play for.”

9 a.m in Jamaica start ???????
Oh maan, them fellahs will still be yawning ~

Need a big win

22 without loss after 7

1.1
Curran to Campbell, soft hands, and debutant John Campbell is off the mark with a first-ball boundary

1.6
Curran to Campbell, FOUR runs, slightly harder hands this time, but angled wrists, taking the ball to the rope !

3.5
Curran to Campbell, FOUR runs ! This has been a very composed start from the new boy

5.3
Curran to Campbell, FOUR runs, back of a length and pounded savagely over the leg side!

34/0

34 without loss after 15 : Drinks

13.2
Stokes to Campbell, FOUR runs, through third man, that's been a prolific area for Campbell
11.2
Stokes to Campbell, FOUR runs, gleefully slashes high and hard through backward point!

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Moeen Ali for a twirl :
16.2
Ali to Campbell, FOUR runs, floated up and swept powerfully in front of square, belted through midwicket for four!