Windies brace for Sri Lanka

After a rain-ruined ODI series and a hard-fought T20 series, West Indies and Sri Lanka renew their Test rivalry in the Caribbean today at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

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The two teams have very different objectives, with the hosts looking to reignite their Test form after losing seven of eight matches played in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle while Sri Lanka, who lie third, will want to press their claims for a place in next year’s final at Lord’s.

“Every Test series is an opportunity for us to grow as a team and strengthen our identity,” West Indies head coach Daren Sammy (above) said in a Cricket West Indies statement.

“Sri Lanka are a quality side, so we know we'll have to be at our best, but we're excited about the challenge ahead.”