West Indies can't last five days, says country's legend Brian Lara

Batting legend Brian Lara believes West Indies will need to adopt a proactive approach in upcoming three-Test series against England and consider matches as four-day games as visitors don't have firepower to last five days. 51-year-old former skipper said while West Indies' boast of a formidable bowling attack, ir batting department is a concern, which is precisely reason behind his statement. three-Test series between England and West Indies starts on Wednesday at Southampton in a "bio-secure" environment, marking resumption of international cricket which was shutdown in March due to COVID-19 pandemic.

'West Indies can't last five days'

"y (West Indies) have to be able to pounce immediately. England are t beaten very easily at home and are overwhelming favourites," Lara was quoted as saying by BBC Sport.

"y have to hit road running and stamp ir authority on England. I don't think y can last five days, so y have to take se games in four days. y have to establish a lead and keep it."

Lara, who has scored a record 11,953 runs for West Indies in 131 Tests, said adaptability to English conditions would be key for West Indies, who are holders of Wisden Trophy after winning 2-1 in Caribbean last year. former left-handed batsman said it would be a great achievement for West Indies if y can win series as y have t won a series in England since 1988. "It's going to be a series that's watched all around world and everybody is hoping to see a competitive series," said Lara, who scored 34 Test centuries. "It would mean a lot to all West Indians if y could win. If y play good cricket on first day of Test series, show y have mettle to perform against England, that's key." second and third Tests of series will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester.

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