The wicket at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground at St Lucia has reportedly been prepared to suit fast bowling and‚ according to Proteas paceman Lungi Ngidi‚ will play straight into the hands of the South Africans.

Whether the pitch will help the fast bowlers will only be confirmed on Thursday morning when the Proteas begin their first of two Test matches against the West Indies to be played at the picturesque venue...

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