Former Test players John Shepherd and Robin Bynoe say consistency and self belief must be the benchmark for the West Indies team after their stunning and emphatic 381-run victory over world number three ranked England last weekend at Kensington Oval.
Like most fans, Shepherd and Bynoe were surprised by the performance of Jason Holder’s men, who defied all odds to beat England in four days.
“I was surprised at the win. I wanted them to be competitive. I didn’t want them to just roll over, but they did much more than that. The West Indies were brilliant. They defied all expectations.
“Let’s be fair. I would say 80 per cent, maybe more, never thought West Indies would have won, or at least would have won by the margin they won by,” said Shepherd, who played the first of his five Tests on the 1969 tour of England. (MK)
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