West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite bemoaned his facet’s lack of runs in its 2-0 collection loss in South Africa and says it should proceed to wrestle in take a look at cricket except the batters discover a strategy to construct large totals.
West Indies slumped to a 284-run loss within the second and closing take a look at at The Wanderers on Saturday after being bowled out in its second innings for a paltry 106 in 35.1 overs, chasing 391 for victory.
“Away from home we haven’t scored enough runs. It was the same in Australia,” Brathwaite stated. “I still think we are making some good steps, but looking at the first Test (in Pretoria), we were in some good positions (with the bat) but we crumbled.
“We need to improve. Technically, yes we need to work on our flaws, but the mind also needs to be in the right place. It’s all about the grind. We didn’t score enough runs, it’s as simple as that.
“When we are on the pitch, we need to do it. We have done it before, against England at home and away. We’ve got to show that we are top batsmen and we haven’t done that.”
Brathwaite admitted to his personal struggles in a collection through which he scored 46 runs in 4 innings and misplaced his wicket to South African quick bowler Kagiso Rabada on every event.
“I’m extremely disappointed, especially today,” he stated. “I was feeling quite good but was dismissed early (again). As a leader, I like to lead from the front, and it didn’t happen this series. Next series, I’ve got to be better.”
That subsequent take a look at collection will likely be at residence in opposition to India in July, however West Indies now tackle South Africa in three One-Day International matches, beginning in East London on Thursday, adopted by an extra three Twenty20 International fixtures.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com