The second Test is evenly poised thanks to fighting efforts from Usman Khawaja,Alex Carey and Pat Cummins rescued an Australian innings that was reeling at 5-54.
Mike Baird says January 26 will be a day of celebration for some spectators at the Gabba,while acknowledging the “challenges and the pain” for Indigenous Australians.
Mitchell Starc became the fifth Australian to claim 350 Test wickets as he took four wickets either side of an impressive West Indian counterattack.
Pat Cummins’ side will be battling the elements to get a result in Brisbane but will be full of confidence after their Adelaide Oval demolition job.
A sell-out in Wellington,a record Gabba crowd,a showdown in Hyderabad:Test cricket has hope,but the sport desperately needs to get its funding model right.
Cricket should be played on the national day of celebration,but I also understand why players may have a problem with the date.
Steve Smith says he agrees with his Test captain that a more inclusive date should be chosen for the national celebration. Meanwhile,COVID-hit Andrew McDonald and Cameron Green will still take part in the second Test.
Australia’s middle-order match-winner has contracted COVID-19 again,but there are plans in place to ensure he can still play in the Brisbane Test.
The reliable Australian opener is expected to return to the batting crease for training at the Gabba on Tuesday as he continues a steady recovery from being hit in the head when victory was in sight at the Adelaide Test.
Usman Khawaja needs more concussion tests to be cleared to play in his home Test,while Steve Smith will face a pink ball under lights for the first time as a Test opening batsman.
Usman Khawaja may be ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies after being hit on the jaw during Australia’s 10-wicket victory.