West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite remains optimistic about the future of his young Test bowling attack and batting line-up despite their recent series loss against South Africa. However, he emphasized the need for improved mental resilience following the defeat.
The second Test match at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown ended with a 40-run victory for South Africa, resulting in a series loss for the West Indies after the first Test in Trinidad & Tobago concluded in a draw.This marked the 10th consecutive series defeat for the Windies against South Africa, with only three wins in 34 Tests between the two teams.
Despite the disappointing outcome, Brathwaite highlighted the positive aspects of the two matches, particularly the performances of young fast bowlers Shamar Joseph, 24, and Jayden Seales, 22. He also praised the efforts of the spin duo, Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican. Joseph’s five-wicket haul in the first innings and Seales’ career-best figures of 6-61 in the second innings contributed to an exciting conTest throughout the series.
“The guys have a lot of potential and talent, and they just come out and do it, they have a lot of skill,” Brathwaite told reporters.
“It’s important to continue to keep learning as batters. We just got to keep thinking about our game, finding ways to improve. It is for us to aim to do it more consistently and I think mentally, find ways to be better,” added the Windies captain.
The West Indies’ loss to South Africa followed a 3-0 series defeat in England last month. They do not play another Test until November when they host Bangladesh in a two-match series.
“I’d say the future is very bright, especially with our fast-bowling unit. But I must say, I’m very excited about the batting unit too,” added Bathwaite.
“I really think the line-up that we have can do the job. Obviously being mentally tough is most important in playing Test matches. We’ve been asking for more Test matches to play,” he said.
The second Test match at the Providence Stadium in Georgetown ended with a 40-run victory for South Africa, resulting in a series loss for the West Indies after the first Test in Trinidad & Tobago concluded in a draw.This marked the 10th consecutive series defeat for the Windies against South Africa, with only three wins in 34 Tests between the two teams.
Despite the disappointing outcome, Brathwaite highlighted the positive aspects of the two matches, particularly the performances of young fast bowlers Shamar Joseph, 24, and Jayden Seales, 22. He also praised the efforts of the spin duo, Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican. Joseph’s five-wicket haul in the first innings and Seales’ career-best figures of 6-61 in the second innings contributed to an exciting conTest throughout the series.
“The guys have a lot of potential and talent, and they just come out and do it, they have a lot of skill,” Brathwaite told reporters.
“It’s important to continue to keep learning as batters. We just got to keep thinking about our game, finding ways to improve. It is for us to aim to do it more consistently and I think mentally, find ways to be better,” added the Windies captain.
The West Indies’ loss to South Africa followed a 3-0 series defeat in England last month. They do not play another Test until November when they host Bangladesh in a two-match series.
“I’d say the future is very bright, especially with our fast-bowling unit. But I must say, I’m very excited about the batting unit too,” added Bathwaite.
“I really think the line-up that we have can do the job. Obviously being mentally tough is most important in playing Test matches. We’ve been asking for more Test matches to play,” he said.
