Australian wicket keeper Matthew Wade has been named man of the match at the conclusion of the third and final DIGICEL test at the Windsor park in Roseau where the Aussies won by 75 runs.
Wade who scored his maiden test hundred – 106 on day two, helped his team to a respectable total after being 212/7 at the end of day one.
He shared a record partnership of over 100 with Hilfenhaus who made 19.
“It was very difficult batting on this surface, the ball was turning big, and we weren’t in a good situation. It was a lot of fun keeping as well on conditions which I am not used to, especially the amount of turn on offer,” Wade said.
The man of the series is Shiv Chanderpaul who stated,”Not much I can say, very happy that I got some runs here last year and this year also, very pleased to be named citizen on Dominica”.
“It was difficult to bat for me and for the Australian guys as well, they fought hard and the experience got them over the line, our young guys will learn from this tour,” Chanderpaul said.
Meanwhile Sammay has plenty of praise for the Dominica crowd.
“We did a lot of good things in the series, we knew it was going to be tough against Australia, and they won the key moments. I think their lower-order gave us some trouble through the series,” Sammy said.
He said he was proud of the Windies guys who showed “the never-say-die spirit, and looked forward to improve. For the last year, our batting has been letting us down. The future looks good for West Indies, we just need to continue what we have been doing. I would also like to congratulate Michael Clarke and Australia”.
For his part Clarke said It’s been a long summer, and Friday’s victory tops it off.
“It has been a lot of hard work, West Indies pushed us hard, they have come a long way under Darren and Ottis, I think West Indies cricket is on the rise. We probably didn’t expect it to turn as much as it did in Dominica”.
Clarke said it had been a great effort from the whole team. “I think a lot of credit goes to young Matthew Wade, his century here won us the match.”
The Australian captain also thanked “the crowd that have turned out through the series to cheer the teams on”.
congrats to both teams, you all gave us good entertainment, we enjoyed the match and we were very happy to have you all in Dominica. Sammy you were a pillar of strenght to the rest of the team,keep it up.You will not always please every body,but you are trying your best.Good luck.
We must be honest with ourselves, we no longer take the game seriously, our boys were out every night, ringing and party, running women, so it is not a surprise that some invited women back on the last day expecting that they would have lost by lunch. This breakdown is to be blamed on the management of cricket in our region, we play politics with our appointments, so we should not be surprised! Crap in crap out!
Congratulations to the Australians and the West Indies for competitive cricket and a well deserved victory. Congratulation to Ambassador Shane Shillingford and Honorary Citizen of Dominica, Shivnerine Chanderpaul. A first test century against India in Dominica’s new stadium and now a milestone of 10,000 runs in Dominica!! Magnificent!!
The West Indies lads gave a good fight; and that’s all we ask for. We have super star potential on our team because someone has stepped up at some point or the other. The guys only have to put it together, and I am sure that they will, in the not too distant future. The selectors must recognize that core of potential super stars and give them a chance to grow and mature.
Good luck to all. Congratulations to Dominicans for displaying the true West Indian spirit while displaying our international love for the game. One love!!
Congratulations to you Shivy… You are one of my Heroes!!! WI did put up a fight this series.
Congratulations to the Aussies as well.
I had a blast at the game!!!
A WELL COMPETE MATCH, OUR WINNDIES BOYS DID WELL CONGRATS TO BOTH TEAMS, I WISH EVERYONE A SAFE TRIP BACK TO THEIR RESPECTIVE DESTINATION.
sammy the hook nose that throw the game … why they doe replace him na…a dominican ( kavem) would do better… oh shat man
congrats to the persons who got awards..sammy award is the person who throws all the series
chanderpaul my favorite you are the best…
I guess you would do a better job…
Congrats! I hope you had a great time in Dominica
Congratulation to Matthew Wade and the Austrialian team.
Congratulation to Chanderpaul and the West Indies Team
My fellow Dominicans you are the best.