ADELAIDE, Australia, CMC – West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite mentioned his younger batting unit wanted to study shortly after watching them crumble within the first Check towards Australia right here Friday.
The Caribbean facet had been turned over for 188 and 120 within the first Check, leading to a 10-wicket defeat earlier than lunch on the third day at Adelaide Oval.
“I believe as batsmen, it was good for the fellows to get on the market and get a really feel of Check cricket, a really feel of what it’s like taking part in towards the primary bowling lineup on the planet,” mentioned Brathwaite, a veteran of 88 Assessments.
“And for them, it’s to mentally put together themselves for a way they wish to rating runs and the way they wish to rating – placing away the foul balls.
“I simply assume that entire expertise of getting on the market will assist them, and they should study and study quick.”
West Indies arrived right here for the two-Check tour with an inexperienced squad headlined by seven uncapped gamers.
And with debuts handed to all-rounders Justin Greaves and Kavem Hodge, West Indies entered the Check with an untried center order, which the Assie bowlers shortly came upon.
Brathwaite mentioned that although the duo didn’t get among the many runs, he remained impressed with their character.
“I used to be thrilled with what I noticed from Hodge,” he mentioned.
“He didn’t get any runs, however within the first innings, I noticed him depart some balls and defend some balls, and he regarded the half. Clearly, it’s simply to take that into performing, getting runs on the market, and spending time.
“And Greaves was excellent with the ball as an all-rounder, and the catching at slip was good – I’m not shocked by that – and he performed an honest innings within the second innings.
“He confirmed some combat, so I’m joyful. I believe it’s good for the fellows to get on the market and play and expertise what it’s to play worldwide cricket.
“It’s nice to be taking part in towards the primary staff on the planet – you just about know the place you keep after right here.”
The standout in each innings for West Indies was 23-year-old left-hander Kirk McKenzie, who made exactly 50 within the first and 26 within the second, in solely his second Check.
And whereas praising McKenzie, Brathwaite mentioned the general batting group wanted to enhance their execution within the Brisbane Check beginning subsequent week.
“Kirk performed effectively within the first innings, however we didn’t get the scores, so clearly that’s what allow us to down on this Check match,” he identified.
“Among the photographs had been on, and we nonetheless managed to edge them to slide, so higher execution [is required], particularly with these attacking photographs the place you’re seeking to rating.
“Among the guys confirmed some good combat; they confirmed some good protection, however … we didn’t execute in addition to we must always have.”
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