West Indies once again find themselves in the unenviable position of hoping to make a fresh start, as they clash with Pakistan in the opening One-Day International of the three-match series in Guyana today.
The hosts were completely outplayed in the four-match Twenty20 series over the last two weeks, culminating in a 3-1 defeat and the squandering of precious momentum ahead of the one-day series here at the Guyana National Stadium.
Despite the run of poor form, however, Captain Jason Holder said his side remained buoyant and were focused on drawing first blood.