MANCHESTER, England, CMC – Stylish West Indies middle-order batsman Shai Hope believes he has it in him to repeat the amazing heroics at Headingly in 2017 when he led his side to one of their most famous wins against England.
Hope, who is here with 24 other West Indies players for the three-Test Wisden series beginning next month, says it’s just a matter of self-belief.
Three years ago, against all odds, he crafted two of the greatest innings in West Indies Test history – 147 and 118 not out –, becoming the first batsman to make tons in the same match.
During the last three years, he has made eight centuries and 13 fifties in ODIs, at an average of 57 – the best figures by a wicket-keeper in West Indies history.
Earlier this week, assistant coach Roddy Estwick urged the batting star to rediscover his Test form in the upcoming “bio-secure” series in which matches will be played at Ageas Bowl in Southampton July 8-12, and at Old Trafford in Manchester on July 16-20 and 24-28, behind closed doors.
