'I wasn't even coming out to the ground.' 'He told me to come to the ground, even if it's just to support the guys.' 'I came and he did something to my toe. I don't know what he did, but something worked.'
'Test match cricket is never easy ... when you have a guy disrespecting West Indies, and us players that are playing, it is hurtful.'
'It's really amazing for my team mates, I must give another shout out to them. They're really encouraging.'
Windies were restricted in their second innings by economical seamer Josh Hazlewood (3-23) and spinner Nathan Lyon (3-42).
New opener Steve Smith, thrust into the role after David Warner's retirement, fell to Roach for six in the first over of Australia's innings when a seaming delivery was adjudged lbw on review.
The three-match ODI series between Australia and West Indies will start from February 2 till February 6 in Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra respectively.
Usman Khawaja will return to training on Tuesday after being cleared to play the second Test
The 37-year-old spat blood and was feeling his jaw before leaving the ground.
Josh Hazlewood finished with a nine-wicket match haul as world champions Australia crushed a depleted West Indies by 10 wickets.
With T20 franchises potentially becoming players' primary employers, and most boards finding Test cricket financially not viable, the format's future remains a concern for the purists.
Shamar Joseph took 7 wickets to lead the Windies to a big win
The Belarusian became the first woman since her compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013 to retain the title
India's Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Haase squandered three match points in the deciding set to go down against Nicolas Barrientos of Colombia and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the Australian Open men's doubles first round in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Pat Cummins confirmed Australia's new-look batting line-up on Tuesday with Steve Smith to open and Cameron Green at number four in the team to face West Indies in the first Test at Adelaide Oval from Wednesday.
Three contenders for the women's singles title at the Australian Open.
Three contenders for the men's singles title at the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday.
Wild card Caroline Wozniacki, another former champion and returning mother, will play 20th seed Magda Linette.
Dominic Thiem, U.S. Open winner in 2020, has secured a place in the main draw of the Australian Open after the withdrawal of Reilly Opelka, the tournament organisers confirmed on Friday.
Yuan broke Stephens when the American was serving for the match at 6-5. Stephens led 5-4 in the tie-break but could not hold on to her advantage and crashed out.
Chaudhary has aspirations to solidify his presence in Australia, looking to extend his BBL career
Rafael Nadal said a MRI scan had shown a micro tear on a muscle.
Nadal expresses doubt over Australian Open participation
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the fourth Test against England?
Captain Rohit Sharma rates the seven-wicket victory in the Cape Town Test as one of India's 'best victories'.
US Open champion Coco Gauff cruised past fellow teen Brenda Fruhvirtova 6-3 6-0 at the Auckland Classic on Thursday, setting up a quarter-final against Varvara Gracheva in the Australian Open warm-up event.
Osaka will take plenty of positives out of the contest
Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem huffed and puffed his way into the main draw of the Brisbane International on Saturday, but not before a hissing intruder slithered onto the court and briefly halted play.
Apart from Renshaw's inclusion in place of Warner, there are no changes to the squad which beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third and final test to sweep the series 3-0 last week.
The Spaniard, who has slipped to world number 672, said he was feeling much better than a year ago but added that he cannot have long-term goals just yet.
Naomi Osaka gears up for return hoping to inspire daughter Shai
Therapy and motherhood have, she has said, helped her on her mental health journey and she appeared to be having a lot more fun on court in Brisbane.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz expect Rafael Nadal to be at his competitive best at the Australian Open next month despite a hip injury that wiped out the veteran Spaniard's 2023 season.
Novak Djokovic will prepare for a tilt at an 11th Australian Open title by representing Serbia at the United Cup mixed team tournament while old rival Rafael Nadal and former women's world number one Naomi Osaka return at Brisbane after time away.
Djokovic etched his name in history by clinching a record 24 Grand Slam titles
Rafael Nadal looked razor sharp again during his latest meeting with qualifier Thiem
'I've never been of the thought that Rafa needs rhythm because he's too good for that. But now the situation is different.'
Naomi Osaka's return a boost for women's tour, says Mouratoglou
Coco Gauff battled past Elina Svitolina in the Auckland Classic final on Sunday to retain her title.
RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana hoped that veteran England pacer Kate Cross could complement Renuka Singh.
Gujarat Titans successfully acquired Johnson for Rs 10 crore
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