*Official* West Indies In Australia

[andyc]

Yeah, Lara was on his farewell tour when the Windies were out here last time. Went past Border then too.

 

[Top_Cat]

Was Lara still playing in that series? I can't remember, but he usually worked as a draw

He did and the fact he'd belted a double ton and was about to go past AB on the Saturday probably helped attendance (got me through the door).

 

[pasag]

Can't believe Betfair had the Windies at $12.00 the other day after they'd scored 451. Should've had a go.

Had them at $30 this morning which is absurd.

(I think anyways, only saw from the corner of my eye).

 

[iamdavid]

yup...before play thismorning they were at $31 and australia were at about $1.80.....lol!

 

[GotSpin]

Thoughts on Roachs bowling so far this series?

Fingers crosses he continues to grow as a bowler and fulfills his potential

 

[Howsie]

Would it be ridiculous to say he's been the best fast bowler during the two test matches? I've been very impressed by Roach and even I didn't think he'd be this good against Australia. What I like about him is that he keeps it fairly simple, but is still able to generate 150+ speed. You really see him bowl rubbish that the likes of Mitchell Johnson and Peter Siddle dish up. His action makes it look like he's not even really trying to bowl quickly and is able to just put it on a spot.

Hopefully he works on his no ball problem a little more though, but at least it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be I spose.

 

[Manee]

Would it be ridiculous to say he's been the best fast bowler during the two test matches? I've been very impressed by Roach and even I didn't think he'd be this good against Australia. What I like about him is that he keeps it fairly simple, but is still able to generate 150+ speed. You really see him bowl rubbish that the likes of Mitchell Johnson and Peter Siddle dish up. His action makes it look like he's not even really trying to bowl quickly and is able to just put it on a spot.

Hopefully he works on his no ball problem a little more though, but at least it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be I spose.

Considering his style, which involves a pretty massive delivery stride, I don't think you'll ever see him totally eradicate his no ball problem for more than a month or two.

 

[Johnners]

Would it hurt for a batsmen to actually properly convert a start? So frustrating.

 

[stephen]

TBF it was more to do with the bowling pressure than anything else as to why noone went on.

 

[Uppercut]

undermining the umpires

Not a chance. Peter Fulton, first test, gets an absolute joke of an lbw decision after middling the ball onto his pads. Doesn't refer.

Rightfully so, no one talked about the umpire's boob. The referral system lets the umpire off the hook.

 

[roseboy64]

Injured after IPL and not offered a contract which is disgraceful. By the way anyone know when and who WI next test series is against?

It's his own fault. He was told not to go the Champions League, not IPL. He went, got injured so contract was taken away.

 

[G.I.Joe]

Rightfully so, no one talked about the umpire's boob.

 

[Furball]

Seriously impressed by Roach. Was terrific just after lunch.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

It's his own fault. He was told not to go the Champions League, not IPL. He went, got injured so contract was taken away.

Surely the WICB had to give him permission though. And considering that they had him on a rehab plan, that surely wasn't a wise move.

 

[roseboy64]

Hoping for Rampaul to come good second innings.

 

[roseboy64]

Surely the WICB had to give him permission though. And considering that they had him on a rehab plan, that surely wasn't a wise move.

Well I think it was because of the rehab that he shouldn't have gone. No idea about all the details though but he violated something by going but I think it was the getting injured part. If he'd come back unscathed I doubt there'd be any trouble. Just gotta work by himself now and get fit again.

 

[aussie]

And lets not forget Windies already have one match wining all rounder in Bravo and we have another one Kieron Pollard who is also an all rounder in the making. And WI finally have a spinner!!

Not sure about this. Pollard looks like Ricardo Powell or Dwayne Smith reincarnated tbh. Think the best you can hope from him now is just form him to bring some form of consistency to his ODI batting.

1. Gayle
2. Barath
3. Sarwan
4. Chanders
5. Bravo
6. Nash
7.Ramdin
8. Benn
9. Taylor
10. Roach
11. Edwards

Dont forget Marlon Samuels. Reckon WI could do without playing a spinner (unless its a real turner) if you have Taylor/Roach/Edwards/Bravo is your 4 main bowlers tbf.

 

[TT Boy]

And WI finally have a spinner!!

Same was said after Benn's performance at Jamaica against England...

 

[Top_Cat]

Completely unrelated but yesterday was the first time I've seen Gayle live and I was surprised at what soft hands he has, especially in defence.

The deck is flat, the outfield quick and the day looks like it'll be relatively clear. Good couple of days ahead.

 

[shivfan]

To be fair, Benn has been one of the Wi's leading wicket-takers over the past year....

When you consider how flat the pitches are, it's not all that surprising.