Cricket-Wilting West Indies aim for top-order solidity in second test


  • Cricket
  • Thursday, 17 Jun 2021

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Second Test - England v West Indies - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 19, 2020 West Indies head coach Phil Simmons with the players before the start of play, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Michael Steele/Pool via REUTERS

(Reuters) - West Indies must find a way to counter South Africa’s barrage of seamers if they are to square the series in the second test that starts on Friday, but they are unlikely to get much respite from the pitch at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia.

The home side were skittled out for 97 and 162 in the first test having been unable to handle the pace and movement of the tourists' bowlers on a helpful wicket.

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