England vs West Indies Test: Gudakesh Motie comes back into the West Indies team for final test match after missing the last one due to illness. The West Indies men’s cricket team is on a tour to England for a series of 3 test matches. The three red ball matches were all scheduled for July, with the first two matches on 10 and 18 July respectively. The third and final test match between these two teams starts on 26 July, 2024.
Test 3 will take place in the Edgbaston Stadium from 26 to 30 July. The second Test match was at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Meanwhile the first test was held at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. England has managed to win both the test matches, confirming their series win.
West Indies fight for honor as Gudakesh Motie comes back
The West Indies welcome back Gudakesh Motie for the final Test against England. The spinner has recovered from illness that kept him out of the second Test. Though trailing 2-0 in the Test series, the team finds hope in Motie’s return. He has excelled in all formats recently, boosting the squad’s morale. The spinner’s presence strengthens their bowling attack as they seek to end the series on a high note.
Motie’s comeback is tempered by a setback to teammate Kevin Sinclair. The latter spinner suffered a fractured forearm from a swift Mark Wood delivery in the previous Test. This injury has ruled Sinclair out of the final match. Meanwhile, the squad sees a potential debutant in Akeem Jordan.
The uncapped fast bowler has been brought in to replace Jeremiah Louis, adding a fresh face to the bowling lineup for the series conclusion.
West Indies Captain Kraigg Brathwaite hopeful for the WTC
Despite losing the past 2 test matches against England, West Indies Captain Kraigg Brathwaite is still hopeful and assured about his team qualifying for the World Test Championship. The Caribbean side has endured a lengthy drought in Test victories on English turf, with their last triumph dating back to 1988.
The series outcome has already been decided. However, West Indies approach Friday’s final encounter with determination. The team remains keen to break this decades-long winless streak, viewing the third Test as an opportunity to salvage pride and end their tour on a positive note, even if overall series success is no longer attainable.
“We have five Tests remaining for the year and, you know, World Test Championship points are still at stake. We have a lot to play for and that’s my thing for the boys,” Brathwaite said as quoted by ICC.
“You know, we are still in the running for the Test Championship and obviously we are looking for points as well.” He added.
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