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**Summary:**

The West Indies cricket team is preparing to face Australia in the final Test match of their series at Sabina Park in Kingston. Trailing 2-0, the team is looking to avoid a whitewash and secure valuable World Test Championship points. Captain Roston Chase acknowledges the strength of the Australian team, particularly their bowlers, and highlights the need for the West Indies to improve their batting performance after lunch and dismiss the Australian lower order more efficiently. Changes to the team are expected, potentially including the addition of a spinner. Other sports news include Jereem Richards finishing sixth in a Diamond League 200m race, Chloe Fraser returning to table tennis competition, Trinidad and Tobago’s girls’ tennis team winning gold while the boys lost to Barbados, the suspension of a youth football coach remaining unresolved, and rain disrupting the Women’s Under-19 Cricket Championship.

**News Article:**

**West Indies Aim to Avoid Whitewash in Pink-Ball Test Against Australia**

**Kingston, Jamaica** – The West Indies cricket team is gearing up for a crucial final Test match against Australia at Sabina Park in Kingston, starting today. The historic day/night pink-ball Test presents the regional side with an opportunity to salvage pride and crucial World Test Championship points, after Australia secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Captain Roston Chase has emphasized the team’s determination to put up a stronger fight. While the final XI is still under discussion, changes are expected, potentially including the inclusion of a spinner to bolster the bowling attack.

“Obviously, the top order is a bit of a concern,” Chase admitted, acknowledging the challenges posed by the world’s top-ranked Test team, particularly their formidable bowling lineup. He stressed the importance of dismissing the Australian middle and lower order quickly to prevent their aggressive scoring bursts.

Chase also highlighted the need for improvement in their post-lunch performance. “We’re playing good cricket before lunch, but every time after lunch, whether it be batting or bowling, we tend to slacken off.”

The West Indies are playing their first-ever pink-ball Test at Sabina Park, and Chase is confident that his players can handle the challenge despite the unique conditions under lights. The match is set to begin at 2:30 PM (T&T time).

**Other Sports News:**

* **Track and Field:** Jereem Richards finished sixth in the men’s 200m at the Herculis EBS Wanda Diamond League meet in Monaco.
* **Table Tennis:** Chloe Fraser is set to compete in the Arawak Silver Bowl Table Tennis Championships after a three-year hiatus.
* **Tennis:** Trinidad and Tobago’s girls’ team won gold at the ITF/COTECC 12 and Under Team Development Championships, while the boys’ team lost to Barbados in the final.
* **Football:** The suspension of national boys’ youth coach Shawn Cooper by the TTFA remains unresolved, potentially leading to legal action.
* **Cricket:** Rain continues to disrupt Trinidad and Tobago’s campaign in the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Women’s Under-19 Championship.

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