Athanaze heroics guide West Indies to South Africa draw

The first Test between West Indies and South Africa ended in a draw, with Alick Athanaze’s 92 crucial in securing safety for the hosts. Chasing 298, West Indies finished at 201-5. Keshav Maharaj was the standout bowler with match figures of 8-164. Earlier, Tristan Stubbs’ quick 68 helped South Africa set the target. Rain interruptions significantly affected the match, raising concerns about scheduling Tests in the Caribbean during the rainy season. AFP