US EditionWI vs AUS: Brathwaite Set to Become 10th West Indies Cricketer to Play 100 Test Matches, and First Since Gayle in 2014
- Kraigg Brathwaite played his 100th Test match for the West Indies on Thursday in Grenada, becoming the 10th West Indian to reach this milestone.
- Brathwaite set his goal to play 100 Tests at about age 14 and made his debut in 2011 against Pakistan at age 18.
- The second Test is part of a three-match series between West Indies and Australia, with Australia winning the toss and electing to bat first on a pitch known to favor pace.
- Minister Charles Griffith and former captain-turned-coach Darren Sammy praised Brathwaite's leadership and lifelong dedication, calling him a role model and an enduring presence in West Indies cricket.
- Brathwaite’s 100th Test highlights his lasting commitment amid West Indies’ efforts to rebuild after a 159-run loss in Barbados and aims to inspire younger players.
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WI vs AUS: Kraigg Brathwaite becomes second youngest West Indies player to play 100 Tests
Kraigg Brathwaite completed 100 Test matches for West Indies, becoming only the 10th player from his country to achieve the feat and the first since 2014 when the legendary Chris Gayle got to the landmark. Brathwaite, one of the most classical Test batters to come out of the region, might have been too inconsistent for his own good, but has stood the test of time, having made his debut back in 2011. At 32 years and 214 days, Brathwaite became t…
WI vs AUS: Brathwaite set to become 10th West Indies cricketer to play 100 Test matches, and first since Gayle in 2014
Kraigg Brathwaite is set to become only the 10th player to play 100 Test matches for West Indies when the host takes on Australia in the second Test of a three-match series in Grenada from Thursday.
Kraigg Brathwaite reaches 100th Test match
He’s done it! West Indies opening batter Kraigg Brathwaite is playing in his 100th Test match, day one of the 2nd Test between the Windies and Australia at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada. Brathwaite becomes just the 10th West Indian to reach this milestone. Australia won the toss and chose to bat. They are currently at the crease, with Alzarri Joseph picking up 2 for 20 so far. The Windies made one change from the first Test: vice-capta…
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