Galle: West Indies who rose again aimed at their first test victory in Sri Lanka since Sunday, after failing to win on this island in three decades trying.
In 11 their efforts lost seven matches and drawing four.
Even when Brian Lara hammered 688 running in series three tests in 2001, they still lost 3-0.
But West Indies have had a decent year in the cricket test, after defeating Bangladesh and the series of houses drawn against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Their victory over Pakistan in Jamaica in August gave them the first point in the world test championship, while Sri Lanka had not opened their account.
Jermaine Blackwood, one of the most experienced players on the side with 41 appearance of the test, believes to record test victory that is difficult to understand in the two-match series.
Both games are in Galle, but without viewers.
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https://t.co/8ohjaxej5k- Windies Cricket (@WindiesCrengket) 1637168335000 “We came here to win.
Our people are hungry and you can see that in their eyes,” Blackwood told reporters.
“We are a decent team and we are ready to break the shackles and win this match,” he said.
They beat Bangladesh in February where the conditions are similar, with tracks that remain low and turn around, allowing spinners to arrive early.
“Sri Lanka has a quality spinner but we are ready for challenges.
If you see a series in Bangladesh when we win, it is played with the same conditions and we handle their spinners well.
Most of the people who play in the series are here and we know What is expected, “Blackwood said.
At White Ball, Sri Lanka has been wearing half a dozen senior players but for tests, the lion adheres to the experience, especially with a difficult tour in India in February.
Captain Dimak Karunaratne, former Captain Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal and Suranga Lakmal returned to the squad and they were expected to play in both matches.
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Angelo is one of the great players in the game.
Suranga Lakmal is very important for us With a new ball and he is an extraordinary player, “coach Mickey Arthur told AFP.
“It’s fun to restore it and their experience will be vital.” Former Sri Lanka captain under 19 Captain Charith Asalanka led to a test debut in his hometown after the impressive T-20 World Cup.
Arthur will want to sign a high tone because this is his last task with Sri Lanka.
He was very popular on the island after he brought the best from the young team during the T20 World Cup and looked for an extension for a two-year contract.
But Sri Lanka Cricket has other ideas, and Arthur is a stick stick for the British Derbyshire County starting next season.
“I’m glad I left the team in a much better place than I found.
I see our players getting better and exciting time in front,” Arthur said.
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