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A new spark in Babylon: West Indies show signs of a Test revival

Headline via Wisden · first report 14 Nov, 13:09 IST, latest 14 Nov, 13:09 IST

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First report14 Nov, 13:09 IST
Latest report14 Nov, 13:09 IST
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After a difficult start to the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle, West Indies had plenty of reasons to be optimistic in 2026, as they went through the calendar year without losing a Test series for the first time in 32 years.

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