Northants sign Johann Louw

The West Indies side returned to the Caribbean on Sunday in an upbeat mood despite defeats in both Test and one-day series in South Africa

Perhaps numbers never do reveal the full story, but they tell a large part of it

In the wake of South Africa's exciting win in the final one-dayer against West Indies to clinch the series, Graeme Smith, the South African captain, was unsurprisingly upbeat

Jacques Kallis led South Africa to an enthralling win against West Indies in the final one-dayer at the Wanderers

South Africa's preparations for the final one-day international against West Indies has been hampered with the news that Jacques Rudolph is a doubt for the game with a groin strain

Brian Lara was quick to point out the ills of day-night matches after West Indies convincingly beat South Africa in a day game at Centurion to register their first win of the five-match one-day series

This fascinating one-day series comes to an end on Wednesday, when West Indies attempt to draw level and go home with some positives prior to England's spring tour

Last week, West Indies were bundled out for 54 and seemed already to be sitting on a beach back home, resting up ahead of the England series

Perhaps numbers never do reveal the full story, but they tell a large part of it