Starc's Optimism and Sammy's Concerns at Kensington Oval Test

Amid the ongoing cricket series between Australia and the West Indies, Mitchell Starc remains optimistic about the pitch conditions at Kensington Oval. Unlike the fluctuating conditions witnessed during the World Test Championship final at Lord's, Starc expects a more predictable surface, aiding Australia's quest for a substantial lead to avoid a rare series defeat.

Resuming their innings on Day 3 with a lead of 82, Australia's Travis Head and Beau Webster aim to capitalize on the variable bounce observed in earlier days. Starc emphasizes the need for good bowling to exploit these conditions, predicting a challenging day for batsmen despite favorable batting spells when the sun appears.

Meanwhile, West Indies coach Daren Sammy, in a candid moment, humorously expressed a desire for a low target as his frustration mounts over the team's fielding errors. Despite some promising bowling by Shamar Joseph, who dismissed Sam Konstas twice, the West Indies team faces pressure to improve their fielding and match performance as the series unfolds.

(With inputs from agencies.)