London: England is bracing up for a “stiff test” in the three-match series against the West Indies next month, according to opener Rory Burns who is wary of the visiting team’s potent pace attack.
The three Test-series, if it gets the nod of the UK government, will mark resumption of international cricket which was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“They’ve got a lot of good cricketers there and it’s going to be a stiff test no matter who comes,” Burns said on the Sky Sports podcast ‘The Cricket Show’.
West Indies had handed Joe Root’s men a 2-1 defeat when England travelled to the Caribbeans last year.
“The last time we played each other, they won, so they’re no slouches certainly,” Burns said.
“Their bowling attack caused us a lot of problems. They’re very skilful; they’ve got some pace. I remember walking around on the pitch of the first Test and seeing their bowlers going and thought, ‘this is going to be quite tasty!’.
Earlier this week, Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul refused to tour England amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (PTI)
