While England celebrated a 10-wicket victory in the first Test against West Indies, the ramifications of the home side's capitulation were clear on Monday as the West Indies Cricket Board made a public apology for their side's performance.
With four West Indies players -- who were not named -- also reprimanded for partying at the ground after the game, the hosts would seem to be in disarray, 1-0 down in the four-match series and with just four days to go until the second Test in Trinidad.
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In a statement the WICB said the team "sincerely apologises to the West Indies public for the shocking performance on the fourth day of the first Cable & Wireless Test match that resulted in a 10-wicket loss to England.
"The team further apologises for the inappropriate conduct of four members of the team who were seen in a party stand at Sabina Park following the loss."
Team manager Ricky Skerritt said the matter was being investigated and that the players will be dealt with appropriately.
"I am disgusted at the thoughtlessness and shamelessness displayed by these players following such an horrific performance," Skerritt said.
HARD WORK
England coach Duncan Fletcher told reporters on Monday that his team had to carry over their intensity and application into the second Test, which begins in Trinidad on Friday.
"(Steve) Harmison's performance showed all the players that hard work does pay off. That's what I said to Steve in the changing room after the match," Fletcher said.
Harmison took seven wickets for 12 runs in 12.3 overs on Sunday.
Fletcher also had a special word of praise for Simon Jones, who came through his first Test since the horrific knee injury he sustained against Australia 16 months ago.
"There must have been a lot of pressure on him after having a serious injury and trying to come back. He bowled very well, now if he can just up his pace a little he will be even better."
Fletcher said the momentum and confidence gained from the win at Sabina Park put the team in a perfect frame of mind going into the second Test.
"We must have an advantage," he said. "Our confidence is high, especially in the bowlers."
England have no injury worries for the second Test, while West Indies will wait on the fitness of fast bowler Fidel Edwards, who suffered a side strain at Sabina Park, before naming their 12.
