Experience the key for Oz in Caribbean, says Cummins after victory in 2nd Test

The wealth of experience in Australia’s ranks helps them find solutions in difficult situations, captain Pat Cummins said after his side played themselves out of trouble to secure a series-clinching 133-run win over the West Indies on Sunday.

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Australia’s squad for the three-Test series features seven cricketers who have played more than 50 Tests and is largely made up of players in their 30s, with Sam Konstas (19), Cameron Green (26) and Matthew Kuhnemann (28) the only exceptions.

That experience shone through in the second test as Steve Smith scored a crucial knock of 71 to rescue them from a worrying 28-3 in the second innings, while Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc took three wickets apiece on day four.

"I think (experience) is a big part of it, we spoke about someone like a Steve Smith coming back," Cummins told reporters.