Sylhet:West Indies batter Kavem Hodge stated that his team would focus on increasing their lead rather than setting a fixed target in the second and final Test against Bangladesh at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Hodge, who remained unbeaten with a century, expressed confidence in the batting conditions and indicated that the team would evaluate the situation before deciding on their approach for the fifth day.
West Indies ended Day 4 at 345-3, extending their overall lead to 315 runs and positioning themselves for a potential series sweep. Hodge, unbeaten on 140, noted the personal significance of his innings following his struggles in the opening Test in Dhaka.
Hodge credited Towhid Hridoy's 242 not out for Bangladesh as motivation for the West Indies batters, highlighting the favorable conditions for batting. He dismissed any notion of playing for a draw, emphasizing the intention to put the team in the best possible position.
Looking ahead, Hodge identified spin bowling as a critical factor for the final day, acknowledging the turn extracted by Bangladesh's spinners and stressing the importance of mindset and strategy in dealing with the challenges posed by both spin and pace.