West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite expressed his disappointment following the staff’s efficiency within the first Check in opposition to England at Lord’s however stays optimistic a few comeback, just like their bounce again in opposition to Australia earlier this 12 months.
England secured a comprehensive victory, profitable by an innings and 114 runs inside three days on Friday.
“It’s fairly disappointing, but it surely’s gone. We have now two Check matches left on this collection and now we have to look forward and keep mentally powerful. That’s essential for us,” Brathwaite said within the post-match press convention.
A historic eight-run victory
In January, the West Indies confronted an identical problem throughout their tour of Australia. After a crushing 10-wicket defeat within the first Check in Adelaide, they rebounded with a historic eight-run victory within the second Check in Brisbane.
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When requested if he believes his staff can replicate that efficiency in response to their current loss, Brathwaite confidently replied, “Yeah for positive. Each particular person I consider in 100%. I do know they will get the job accomplished at this degree so I consider in them for positive.”
Kraigg Brathwaite additionally highlighted some positives from the primary Check in opposition to England, notably within the bowling division. “Positives? We did bowl them out, albeit 50-60 runs too many. With the bat, we bought three guys that bought to 20-odd and batted for an hour. We caught decently as effectively,” he mentioned.
A downturn in kind since his 182 in opposition to Zimbabwe
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Relating to potential adjustments to the line-up for the second Check at Trent Bridge beginning on July 18, Brathwaite talked about that it was too early to resolve. “It’s slightly too early to resolve. Clearly, it’s a distinct pitch we’ll be enjoying on so after we get there we’ll know,” he mentioned.
On a private notice, Brathwaite has skilled a downturn in kind since his 182 in opposition to Zimbabwe final February. He has managed only one fifty in his final 16 innings, scoring 75 in opposition to India in Port-of-Spain final July. Because the Zimbabwe collection, he has gathered 227 runs in 16 innings at a mean of 15.13.
Regardless of these struggles, Brathwaite stays hopeful. “I’m coping okay. Check cricket is all the time a problem however, as I say to the boys as effectively it’s the identical factor for myself, you’ve simply bought to remain mentally powerful. You’ve bought to consider that one thing’s coming across the nook. Simply preserve doing the suitable issues and every little thing will work out,” he mentioned.
