Justin Greaves steadies West Indies in second Test against Pakistan

Justin Greaves anchored the West Indies' innings with an unbeaten 64, steering the team to 239-5 at stumps on a rain-affected opening day of the second Test against Pakistan in Trinidad. Greaves displayed characteristic ease and composure, building a vital 66-run partnership with Roston Chase, who remained not out on 36.

The West Indies were in a precarious position at 91-3 when Greaves arrived at the crease. He navigated the challenging conditions, though he had a moment of concern after reaching his half-century when captain Babar Azam dropped a straightforward chance off spinner Sajid Khan. Greaves was also dealing with a left leg injury sustained during a sharp run.

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We needed those partnerships at the end of the day and it was good to see those guys (Greaves, Hope and Chase) making those contributions.

Pakistan's decision-making drew scrutiny, particularly the omission of Mohammad Abbas, their most effective bowler from the first Test. Instead, they opted for an additional spinner on a surface with little grass. Debutant pacer Ubaid Shah claimed his first Test wicket by dismissing Amir Jangoo, but the Greaves-Chase partnership thwarted Pakistan's efforts to break the West Indies' resistance.

Brandon King, who contributed to an early brisk opening stand, expressed optimism for the following day. "It would be nice if we get more of the same from them tomorrow and Justin and Roston can go on to get hundreds," King said, reflecting on the day's effort.

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It would be nice if we get more of the same from them tomorrow and Justin and Roston can go on to get hundreds.