The last time West Indies won a Test on these shores
was back in 1997 in Perth - the WACA version
- when Brian Lara scored a century and Curtly Ambrose got one
to roll along the deck to Greg Blewett from one of the infamous cracks.
West Indies' last Test victory against Australia was in 2003
when they chased a world record 418 in Antigua.
There will be plenty of interest in Tagenarine Chanderpaul
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The surname will be familiar. The stance may bring back memories
A few of the shots, too. And he marks his guard with the bail.
But Tagenarine Chanderpaul wants to be his own man.
At 26, he has had to bide his time for a Test debut, but this year
his weight of runs have made an unquestionable case.
Chanderpaul backed that up with a terrific double of 119 and 56
against Prime Minister's XI in the pratice match.
Australia's bowling attack will be another level of the challenge
but he looks to have the game.
"Our long-form cricket has really developed. It's really good signs to see a lot of our players actually developing at the rate we want them to develop. This is not going to be an easy tour. But...this is a tour that a lot of people make their name." Jason Holder on positive signs for West Indies
Pitch and conditions
Perth. Hot. Pace. Bounce. Cracks. We'll get some of that for sure
the first day is set to be 35 degrees, and there is a chance for all of them.
On the eve of the match, the curator said he had left 12mm of grass
on the surface although that may get a trim before the toss.