West Indies humiliates England

By Ted Corbett

BIRMINGHAM, JUNE 18. West Indies wrapped up the first Test in four overs under three days at Edgbaston after yet another inspiring performance by Courtney Walsh and another appalling display of batsmanship by England. It managed just 125 in 58 overs and lost by an innings and 93 runs.

A true measure of this defeat is that Jimmy Adams managed to bat for six and a half hours but England could not contrive more than four. The pitch was probably at its best, but after Walsh had taken the first three wickets for four runs in 32 balls the innings was in a shambles.

Apart from a dignified show by Nick Knight the rest of the side simply made their way back to the pavilion at regular intervals. They were in plenty of time to see England play Germany - a popular replay of two World Wars in the eyes of many fans - and plan their time off. For some it will be a long rest from international cricket for all their contracts.

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