Roston Chase says West Indies' recent Test success due to 'extra hard work'

The Windies wrapped up a 90-run victory against Pakistan in the opening Test of a two-match series, which followed on from beating Sri Lanka 1-0.

Chase said the two victories across the three matches in the lonesgt format showed his team were taking steps in the right direction as they look to climb the World Test Championship table.

The Windies skipper said: "I think these two teams that we've played, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, they're closer to us in the rankings. I don't want to say they're teams we should beat, but I think it's a more even contest between us.

"The guys are confident and over the last few months we've been putting in some extra hard work. We had a camp as well before the Sri Lanka series and I think that really helped us become closer as a unit and also work on our weaknesses and improve our strengths as well. So I think that this is the upliftment of that practice and camp."

Chase aoso recerved special praise for seam-bowling allrounder Justin Greaves who hit 180 in the first Test against Sri Lanka and took his maiden five-wicket haul against Pakistan.

"I spoke to Justin about being disciplined and trying to starve the Pakistani batsmen of runs," Chase said. "I thought that would build the pressure, especially on a wicket where the ball was doing a lot.

"He got one wicket and everything just started to flow in his favour. He put the ball in the right areas. He bowled five consecutive wicket-maidens, which is a great skill to have because you're able to build pressure, stop the scoring rate and also get wickets.

"Usually, you're just keeping it tight and not really getting wickets, or you get wickets but the run rate might be flowing. For him to have that skill where he can do both, I think he's of great value for this team." 

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