The West Indies fast-bowler, who moved clear of Garfield Sobers in the all-time wicket-taker rankings, took aim at conditions in Barbados and beyond
Kemar Roach says West Indies risk losing the next generation of fast-bowlers if they do not reverse the trend of "dead" pitches across the Caribbean.
The 33-year-old was speaking after moving clear of Garfield Sobers onto 237 Test wickets after claiming 2 for 68 in England's first innings of 507 for 9 declared at Kensington Oval.
West Indies' close relationship with pace bowling needs little introduction. Their production line includes some of the greats of the game including Courtney Walsh, Curtley Ambrose, Malcolm Marshall and Joel Garner.
But for much of the 21st century that reputation has been tempered, with slow, low pitches prepared across their Test venues.
After a turgid draw in Antigua last week, conditions are similar for the second Test in Barbados though there does appear to be some assistance for the spinners.
There have been rare glimpses of pace and bounce for the quicks but once again it is surface lacking zip.
"We need to have a discussion about it and work out how we can improve the pitches and bring back electric cricket to the Caribbean."
On what was otherwise a historic day for Roach, he took aim at conditions at Bridgetown and across the islands.
"The pitches in the Caribbean are a bit of a concern, there is no enjoyment for fast bowling anymore," he told Test Match Special.
"There is no pitch that you can identify that you want to go and bowl on as a fast-bowler.
"It's all dead tracks now. It's a bit concerning for me as a fast bowler. We have a good group of fast bowlers coming through in the future as well.
"We need to have a discussion about it and work out how we can improve the pitches and bring back electric cricket to the Caribbean."
The Barbados Cricket Association are set to enjoy five days of sold-out crowds but a second straight stalemate may also be on the cards.
Root and Stokes put on 129 for the fourth wicket (Randy Brooks/Getty Images)
Windies closed day two on 71 for 1 after Ben Stokes scored an 11th Test century - a 126-ball 120 which included half a dozen sixes.
While Roach avoided serious punishment, teammates Veerasammy Permaul and Alzarri Joseph recorded figures of 3 for 126 and 1 for 109, respectively.
"On a pitch like that it is tough to control two quality players at the crease," Roach said of facing Stokes and fellow-centurion Joe Root, who put on 129 for the fourth wicket. "You've just got to control them.
"He (Stokes) played well but we got him in the end for that is important and we got wickets so we're happy with the bowling group today.
"A little bit more strategic planning when it comes to bowling, slower balls, take the pace off a bit, change it up a little bit.
"But on a day like that, coming in after lunch on the second day it is easy for a guy like that to score. But it is one of those days."
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