SINGH LIFTS WINDIES A AFTER TWO MELTDOWNS
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC-Visual Singh was dismissed four runs shy of a century, after leading two solid partnerships to steady West Indies A, who suffered two batting melt downs against Sri Lanka A on the opening day of their first unofficial Test here on Tuesday.
Singh, a middle order batsman from Guyana, top scored with 96 to lead rescue efforts as West Indies A were bowled out for 276 at the Khettarama Stadium.
Captain Shamarh Brooks played a key innings as well with a knock of 65 while an unbeaten 45 from Kemar Roach was the only other notable contribution.
Opener Kieran Powell was dismissed for 36 and dropped Test opener Rajendra Chandrika continued his poor form when he was trapped lbw by Lahiru Kumara.
The visitors slumped to 56 for three after winning the toss and electing to bat before left-handed Singh arrive to initiate the first rescue act.
He put together 125 for the fourth wicket with captain Brooks as the two set about the task of repairing the damage caused from early pressure applied by the Sri Lankan bowlers.