Proteas promise no let-up for WI

South Africa, with the series already wrapped up, will look to pile on more misery for the West Indies in the fourth and final Test starting here tomorrow. South Africa closed out the series with an innings and 86-run triumph in the third Test at Bridgetown to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series, and reclaim the Sir Vivian Richards trophy.

The first Test at Georgetown ended in a draw, and South Africa won the second Test at Port of Spain by eight wickets. The way the South Africans have risen to the challenge in the previous two Tests, they may be forgiven if they relax for this Test, but Proteas’ captain Graeme Smith is adamant that his side will be focussed on winning the final Test.

For South Africa, they have only one selection question ahead of the Test, and the answer seems rhetorical. Veteran all-rounder Shaun Pollock seems likely to be the only change, and could take place of fellow fast bowler Monde Zondeki.

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Following the huge defeat in the previous Test, the reputation of the West Indies in international cricket continues to plummet, and it has left people around the Caribbean clamouring for changes not only in the team, but in the administration of the game.

Australia-born coach Bennett King is well aware that the honeymoon period is swiftly drawing to a close, and the need for better results is urgent.