And once again it has been pace that has been the ­foundation for the ­Windies’ success as they ­reclaimed the Wisden Trophy following just seven days of Test cricket. (Image: Action Images via Reuters)“You have to look at it in the cold light of day, England have been outgunned,” said ­Richards. I don’t think they ­expected West Indies to be this competitive. The West Indies are bowling at a pace that, whoever you are in world cricket as a batter, you won’t like it. For Richards and the West Indies though, the hope is that this result won’t be a one-off but instead a trend under skipper Jason Holder that will lure lost fans back to the game.

Source: Daily Mirror February 04, 2019 22:30 UTC