NEW DELHI:
Kraigg Brathwaite
, the captain of the West Indies cricket team, expressed his thoughts following their defeat against
England
in the opening Test match at
Lord's
. The Caribbeans suffered a substantial loss, with England winning by an innings and 114 runs on Friday.
In the post-match interview, Brathwaite conveyed his dissatisfaction with the team's performance throughout the game.
"Disappointed," he said, reflecting on their efforts.
The skipper highlighted that the West Indies were trailing from the very beginning of the match.
Furthermore, Brathwaite identified areas where his team could have improved, particularly in their bowling. He emphasized the need for greater discipline with the ball, suggesting that this aspect of their game fell short of expectations.
"Obviously disappointed with ourselves. With the bat, batting first, scoring just 100 odd, we were pretty much behind the game. With the bat we didn't come to the party this game at all in both innings. With the ball still could be better and more disciplined but still a positive in that for the moment. I do believe it but the guys have to believe it as well. They have a lot of ability and talent and it's just about coming here and showcasing. This is the world stage, pitted against a good team. I believe in the guys. They just got to stay mentally strong after a defeat. It is a bit of pressure yes, but got be strong mentally," ANI quoted Brathwaite as saying.
In the opening Test match between England and West Indies at Lord's,
James Anderson
claimed the first wicket of the day, dismissing Joshua Da Silva and effectively ending West Indies' resistance.
However, it was debutant
Gus Atkinson
who stole the show, securing a place on the Lord's honours board with an impressive ten-wicket haul, symbolizing a passing of the torch from the veteran to the newcomer.
England had previously established a substantial first-innings lead, with five batsmen surpassing the half-century mark in a total of 371. Atkinson's seven-wicket haul had been instrumental in dismissing West Indies for a mere 121 on the first day of the Test.
Armed with a 250-run advantage, England's seamers made quick work of the West Indies batting lineup on the second day, reducing them to six wickets down by the close of play.
While Atkinson continued to impress, it was Anderson who set the tone with "a peach that seamed back into castle Brathwaite" as England ultimately triumphed over West Indies by an innings and 114 runs on Friday.
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