(WICB) BIRMINGHAM, England – Adrian Barath said West Indies still had a strong desire to collect their first Test victory in England for more than a decade, when they face the hosts in the third and final Test, starting on Thursday at Edgbaston.
The Windies opener said on Tuesday that the visitors were looking to sign off the Test series against England with a flourish, giving convincing proof that they were an improving side.
West Indies trail 0-2 in the three-Test series, following a five-wicket defeat in the first Test at Lord’s in London and a nine-wicket loss in the second Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
“It’s important, having not had any wins in the series so far, that we finish well in this last Test,” he said.
“There is a lot at stake. We’re really looking forward to getting a win here and bringing some pride to the West Indies.”
Barath said it frustrating that West Indies dominate matches for periods at a time, but their hard work unravelled due to one weak hour or session.
“That’s the mindset we’re working on – but when we get into those situations we need to really lock down,” he said.
“That is what Test cricket is all about. It’s not a couple of hours; it’s over the course of five days. You have to be on the money every day – every hour, every over.”
