“Need to be more disciplined…”: WI skipper Hope after loss to England in 2nd ODI
John Turner (2/42) and Adil Rashid (2/62) were top bowlers for England. Livingstone and Jofra Archer got a wicket each.
John Turner (2/42) and Adil Rashid (2/62) were top bowlers for England. Livingstone and Jofra Archer got a wicket each.
Livingstone said that the team tried taking some risks early on and the wind was very strong.
Atkinson, who made his debut in July against the Windies at Lord's, finished with a tally of 34 wickets in six Tests. He along with Chris Woakes featured in all six back-to-back Tests for England this summer.
The 36-year-old calls it quits with 86 international appearances for the West Indies, with more than half of those coming in the Test arena where he made a name for himself as a fearsome fast bowler.
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has lamented his team’s inability to capitalise on a strong bowling performance in their 40-run loss to South Africa in the second Test at Providence Stadium.
Shannon Gabriel was among the reserves and has now been drafted into the 15-member squad after proving his fitness following ankle surgery.
The hosts are also expected to show their support to the movement during the series following discussions within the squad.
Clive Llyod was first given the West Indian captaincy on the 1974-75 tour to India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan and has since captained them in a record 54 tests.
The West Indies coach further confirmed that his side will "definitely" register their "solidarity" with the Black Lives Matter movement when the Test series against England begins.
Even though Shai Hope has a brilliant record on English, his overall record in Test cricket is nothing fancy with an average of just over 27.
