West Indies fans had already been given reason to celebrate, with Joshua Da Silva and Kavem Hodge putting on a 149-run stand to rescue their side from 64-5. After being bowled out for 188 and 120 in their first-Test defeat, they are on track for the highest total of the series.

The partnership was eventually ended when Da Silva was pinned lbw, and that brought Sinclair to the crease. The 24-year-old Guyanese all-rounder showed his mettle, driving Mitchell Starc back down the ground with a high elbow in place. His batting partner had to sway out the way. He then held the pose, advancing down the track towards the non-striker’s end. There was no need to run, with the ball racing to the rope.

Sinclair ended the day on 16 off 37, with batting partner Alzarri Joseph falling to the last delivery of the day for 32 off 22. West Indies will resume tomorrow on 266-8/

Watch Kevin Sinclair’s straight drive below:

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