The Gough spirit

Tino Best took 3 for 57 to light up a rain-interrupted third day at Kingston, including Graham Thorpe for 19, his first-ever Test wicket. But it was his exuberant celebrations that really made the moment. "I had planned the moment," Best admitted at the close. "I did the same for my first wicket for Barbados."

Best's efforts were all the more important to West Indies' hopes, after Fidel Edwards was forced to pull out of the attack with a back twinge. "I knew I needed to step up my game today with Fidel injured," said Best. "My body has still not fully developed yet but I am improving. If we can get somewhere around 295 then we will have a good chance of winning.

Nasser Hussain, one of Best's three victims, was full of admiration for his efforts. "Good on Tino," said Hussain. "He enjoys his cricket, and plays the game in the right way. We had a few characters like that, like Darren Gough, and good on him. He's an entertainer.

Hussain, who made 58, took his fair share of blows along the way, but was smiling by the close. "I don't mind gutsing it out,' he said. "That's what I'm paid to do. It was tough out there. Facing their new-ball pairing was the toughest cricket we've had for a long time. It's great for West Indies that they've found two fast and nasties. It must have reminded them of the good old days.

"It's been a good Test match so far, with all to play for," added Hussain. "We will have to see how the pitch reacts, how the West Indies' injury situation pans out, and a lot depends on how we bowl with the new ball tomorrow. That will be crucial.

"It's the first time we've seen all four of their bowlers together for the first time. They're quick and build a lot of momentum, especially on a bouncy wicket, and any result is possible from here."