Last Updated on 5 years by Charbel Coorey
Welcome back, Test cricket. The much-anticipated return of international cricket delivered a cracking battle, where three results were possible heading into the final session. It was Jason Holder’s men that prevailed, displaying maturity, patience and discipline right throughout the Test.
Of course, such a tight battle is always going to deliver key talking points, and Twitterati was all over it, as always. From England’s team selection, which saw a standoff between Jofra Archer and Tino Best on Twitter, to the heroics of Shannon Gabriel and Jason Holder, to the incredible knock played by Jermaine Blackwood on the final day, check out the best Twitter reactions from an engrossing Test.
Also read:
- 5 key talking points from a compelling first Test
- Twitter reactions from the (delayed) return of international cricket
- Stuart Broad takes aim at selectors
Praise from all-time greats of the game
Some of the best cricketers the world has ever seen were quick to praise a superb West Indian performance.
Deserved praise for Jermaine Blackwood
Jermaine Blackwood came into the Test as the Mohammad Ashraful of West Indies cricket. Full of talent, Blackwood tends to throw it away, and obliged in the first innings.
But, with his spot under question, as well as his team in trouble, Blackwood produced a fourth-innings masterclass to just about get West Indies over the line. A superb knock.
Praise also for Jason Holder and Shannon Gabriel
Criticism aimed at England
Also read: England vs West Indies 1st Test Key Talking Points: England’s decisions prove costly
Outstanding memes
Jofra Archer vs Tino Best. Jermaine Blackwood vs Jason Holder. Twitter was all over it.
A close Test makes for tense viewing. It’s what separates this great format from the others. So, when there is great humour along the way, it makes the whole cricket experience all-the-more brilliant.
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Also read:
- 5 key talking points from a compelling first Test
- Twitter reactions from the (delayed) return of international cricket
- Stuart Broad takes aim at selectors