Shane Shillingford delighted his fellow Dominicans with a four-wicket haul as West Indies restricted Australia to 212 for seven on the first day of the third and final Test.
Although Australia lead the series 1-0, it was clear from an upbeat performance that Darren Sammy's improving West Indies team believe they have a chance to level the series.
Shillingford was already adored by the home crowd, who relished the chance to watch a Dominican play in a Test on home soil for the first time, and after his excellent spell on Monday his status in his homeland was further elevated.
The off-spinner produced turn and bounce and showed a varied repertoire which frustrated Australia's batsmen and claimed the heart of their middle order.
Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke both got into the twenties before Shillingford removed them and, with pacemen Kemar Roach and Ravi Rampaul both threatening, there was little respite for the tourists.
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