West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite has highlighted the need to improve the standard of pitches in the Caribbean following a Test series loss to India at home. Rain came to West Indies' rescue on day five of the second Test as India were set to a complete a 2-0 series sweep. The surface in the series opener, which West Indies lost by an innings and 141 runs, was a slow turner and suited the visitors more. The pitch in the second wicket was a docile one. The pitches actually nullified West Indies' pace troika of Kemar Roach, Alzarri Joseph and Shannon Gabriel.

"Once we produce great cricketing pitches in the Caribbean, it will help our batsmen. Every guy does not have a lot of patience. I think improving the pitches, in general, will help both batsmen and bowlers. So, I do think it's important," Brathwaite was mild but critical in his assessment after the Test series ended. West Indies' next Test series is an away one to Australia in January. Asked about how the team looks to prepare for it and how the future of the side looks, the skipper sounded optimistic.