Australia's bowlers capitalized on a late West Indies collapse to win the first Test in Barbados. Steve Smith, recovering from a finger dislocation, is set to return for the second Test in Grenada, slotting back into the No 4 batting position. Coach Andrew McDonald backed the current lineup while acknowledging the need for improvement from 19-year-old opener Sam Konstas, who struggled in his debut. The team hopes to enhance their performance, particularly in balancing aggression and defensive technique at the crease during challenging matches.
The players are their harshest critics, really, when all's said and done, McDonald said the day after the win was completed on the third evening with a dramatic late West Indies collapse.
McDonald was straightforward about the shortcomings of his 19-year-old opening bat, noting that Konstas made three and five in the first Test.
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