"I think we are in a position where we don't have much of a choice. I am happy to have Brian (Lara) batting at the crease and I am sure if we are able to bat the first session tomorrow (today) and be able to take it to tea, we stand a good chance of drawing the game," Sarwan said.

Sarwan said the pitch did not play much different from the previous day when the West Indies struggled to reach 291 for eight after resuming from 89 without loss.

"It is still keeping low and it is still going at two-pace. I think you need to look at the ball very closely and that is what myself and Brian did today (yesterday) fairly good and I think we need to adopt the same tomorrow (today)," Sarwan said.

He said the pitch, which has been heavily criticised by Australia's captain Steve Waugh and fast bowler Jason Gillespie is very difficult to bat on.

"I found it a bit difficult because it is two-pace and you need to be patient and you need to look at the ball closely," Sarwan noted.

"I am genuinely surprised at the pitch here in Barbados. I was expecting something with a little bit more bounce and pace but hopefully sometime during the season or maybe in the Test match to come, we will have better pitches," Sarwan said.

However, he said he was pleased with the way he batted for his unbeaten 58.

"I haven't played for a while and to achieve something like this, I'm pretty pleased," he said.

Sarwan conceded facing the Australian bowlers on "any pitch" is a difficult task.

"I think one of the things that we have achieved is trying to be patient against these guys. They are pretty consistent -- (Stuart) MacGill, Brett Lee, (Glenn) McGrath, Jason) Gillespie and (Andy) Bichel.

Sarwan, who has been guilty of gifting his hands at crucial stages in previous innings said, "Usually when I go to bat, I concentrate very hard but it is just unfortunate to get out. I try my best. There is no attempt to give my hand away at anytime when I am batting. Whenever I go out there, I give it my best shot," Sarwan said.

He revealed that his captain Lara was "feeling a lot better today than yesterday" and as a result, came out at No.5 after coming to the crease at No.8 in the first innings when he was forced to remain at the team's hotel and rest.

"I am not too sure what has happened to him but he is feeling a lot better that is why he stepped up and batted at five," Sarwan remarked.

"He spoke to the manager at lunch and that is when I knew he was going to bat at five. The arrangement was if we didn't lose a wicket until tea, he is going to bat so I was aware of it," Sarwan disclosed.

Sarwan, who captained the West Indies for two periods before lunch and tea on the second day when Lara was off the field, said it felt strange leading the regional side.

"I was more or less looking for my team-mates to help me out. Usually when I am on the field, I know where I am fielding and I don't usually look at other fielders because I guess everyone knows where he will be fielding.

"Chris (Gayle) pointed out there were a few gaps in the field and I was the one who is supposed to actually set the field, so that was kind of strange.

"Hopefully, with more experience and trying to captain Guyana, I would be able to gain more experience," Sarwan added.

Sarwan acknowledged it was very difficult for the West Indies to force a victory from the position they are in, going into the last day.

"When it gets to lunch, we will assess the situation but it is pretty difficult to win a Test match from this position," Sarwan said.