Saqib Mahmood was spurred on by the sight of his England teammates in their whites getting ready to take the field as he and Jack Leach mounted their determined 10th-wicket rearguard on the opening day in Grenada.
The No 11 is not famed for his batting, given a career-best of 34 in first-class cricket for Lancashire. But his first innings at Test level – one that underlined his impressive temperament – could play a significant role in this decider against West Indies, turning 114 for nine into a healthier 204 all out by the close.
