Fresh off a resounding eight-wicket triumph over Bangladesh in the first Test of their two-match bilateral series, the West Indies men’s Test squad has received a clear reminder from their coaching team to avoid any lapse in concentration as they prepare for the second fixture set to begin in Sylhet on Wednesday, per Barbados local time. Assistant coach Floyd Reifer, a former top-order Test batsman for the Caribbean side, emphasized that the team cannot afford to underestimate the hosts despite their commanding performance in Dhaka over the weekend. Reifer highlighted that the playing surface at the Sylhet venue appears to have distinctly different characteristics from the Dhaka pitch where their first Test success unfolded, stressing that consistency in executing their established game plans will be non-negotiable to secure a series sweep. He underlined that every Test match starts on a level playing field, with no carryover of prior momentum, meaning the squad must rigorously follow the same structured processes that guided their strong batting efforts in the opening fixture: from disciplined start at the crease, steady innings building, to sharp decision-making during high-stakes game moments. While Reifer issued the strict focus warning, he was effusive in his praise for the squad’s batting display in the Dhaka Test, particularly their ability to counter the home side’s spin attack – a historically formidable challenge for visiting teams on Bangladeshi turning pitches. He noted that the batters demonstrated solid defensive technique, smart strike rotation to keep scoreboard ticking over, and calculated aggression to pick boundaries when opportunities arose, as seen during their clinical run-chase of the 172-run target in the second innings. Reifer echoed head coach Daren Sammy’s assessment that the team’s meticulous pre-tournament preparation, especially the two-week specialized training camp in Chennai, India, played a pivotal role in their seamless start to the series. The extended spin-focused drills they completed in Chennai, combined with 12 months of targeted practice leading up to the tour, allowed every player to translate training ground skills directly into match scenarios, a outcome Reifer described as particularly satisfying. He also reserved special praise for the team’s dynamic opening batting duo of John Campbell and Brandon King, who have notched up an impressive six 50-plus opening stands and three century partnerships to date. Reifer noted the pair’s exceptional on- and off-field synergy, their complementary styles that blend aggressive stroke play with reliable defensive technique, and their sharp in-crease communication that allows them to adjust dynamically when one batter faces pressure, rotating strike to take the weight off their partner.