West Indies thrive on Shai Hope as he and Roston Chase lead recovery against Australia on day two of first Test at Kensington Oval

Hope springs eternal.

It’s what keeps sports fans coming back — sometimes against their better judgement — believing that better days may be just around the corner.

Hope that this West Indies team will be the one that converts their Gabba win to a first home Test win over the Aussies in 22…