Williamson wants the inevitable delayed

Batsman Kane Williamson remained hopeful despite New Zealand's precarious position at the conclusion of day four of the second Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain.
Batsman Kane Williamson remained hopeful despite New Zealand's precarious position at the conclusion of day four of the second Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain.
The Black Caps slipped to a mere 257 for eight – and a slender lead of 18 -on Thursday. Williamson top-scored with a patient 52, before wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling and tail-ender Mark Craig forced the fixture into a fifth day.
"Obviously, there are some performances that, when we look back on, we are not entirely happy with but to bat a day like we did today, with BJ and Mark at the end, was fantastic. For BJ to bat four and a bit hours, was a huge effort in these conditions," said Williamson.
"We would have liked some big scores and sort of made the second innings our first innings but that wasn't to be. Hopefully, the two boys out there can kick on a bit and they can either set up an awkward chase or bat on a bit longer and put us in a good position."
The departure in-form Tom Latham, who was removed by plenty of turn and bounce generated by spinner Sulieman Benn, characterised a Queen's Park Oval pitch conducive to competitive cricket.
"The wicket was still good. Tom's delivery was just one of those ones you can't do much about. There is a bit of rough there for the spin. It is still a good pitch and hopefully the boys can keep going," concluded Williamson.
Latest
-
News
Joe Root shares victory call with fan who waited 10 months for team to arrive
England’s Test captain spoke with Rob Lewis, who has been in Sri Lanka since March, from a distance.
-
News
5 of the best England wins on the sub-continent
Joe Root’s side were convincing winners in the first Test in Sri Lanka.
-
News
Sarah Taylor: Cricket had to fade away but I’m happy
Taylor has not played the game since retiring from England duty in September 2019.
-
News
Mickey Arthur takes hope from Sri Lanka fight after ‘unacceptable’ first innings
Sri Lanka posted 359 in the second innings to take the edge of defeat by England.
-
News
Joe Root looks ahead after England seal Galle success
Jonny Bairstow and Dan Lawrence calmed the nerves to secure a seven-wicket win in Sri Lanka.
-
News
England claims seven-wicket win in Sri Lanka
The fourth-wicket pair calmly collected the remaining runs.
-
News
Jack Leach weary but happy after long wait for England return in Sri Lanka
The left-arm spinner claimed five for 122 as the tourists closed in on victory in the first Test.
-
News
Sri Lanka v England Day 4: Frantic finale ahead as England chase down slim target
Jos Buttler’s stumping was a crucial moment.
-
News
England wobble in pursuit of 74 to win first Test against Sri Lanka
Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley and Joe Root fell in quick succession early on.
-
News
England chasing 74 to win first Test against Sri Lanka
Jack Leach’s five wickets ended the home side’s resistance.