BIRMINGHAM – West Indies have appeared to pin their hopes on uncapped mystery off-spinner Sunil Narine as they begin their quest to avoid a series whitewash against England when the third Test starts off here today.
Losses in the first Test at Lord’s and the second Test at Trent Bridge last week have left the Windies without a win in England in 12 years and on the verge of another humiliation.
Narine was called up unexpectedly to replace injured speedster Kemar Roach but now seems in line for a spot in the final XI as West Indies seek desperately to pull one back and salvage some pride.
The 24-year-old was the star of the Indian Premier League (IPL), bamboozling batsmen to claim 24 wickets and the Man of the Series honour while steering Kolkata Knight Riders to their first title.
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