FORMER INTERNATIONAL CRICKETERS Franklyn Stephenson and Roland Butcher think that even if the West Indies can make the adjustment to playing under lights in the opening Test at Edgbaston today, the three-match series will prove to be a major challenge against an England side in their own conditions.
Stephenson, who played County cricket in England for Gloucestershire, Nottinghamshire and Sussex, told NATIONSPORT yesterday he hopes the team can quickly adapt to the pink ball, which will be used in England for the first time.
“The pink ball is relatively novel and I hope that that works in the boys’ favour. Not all is against them but I am not holding out much hope for the West Indies in this Test series,” he said.
Stephenson said that Jason Holder’s men can take some heart from the solid performances in the pre-series tour matches. (MK)
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