*Official* West Indies In Australia

[Jono]

Just saw Chris Gayle playing roulette at Crown Casino here in Melbourne.

We all knew he is the coolest man on the planet, but **** me he just got even cooler.

Was wearing the most awesome outfit. Just screamed "cool".

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

I didn't mean to be too harsh, tbh. I do not think that a few good Test and ODI series are beyond him, but I think he lacks the movement or potential to be consistent to have a long and successful career. The fact that he cannot take wickets consistently in WI FC cricket shows that he has a long way to go.

Just watching the guy bowl you can see has he's an intelligent cricketer. With some experience that will only improve. Intelligence and raw pace certainly combine for promise.

 

[GotSpin]

Just saw Chris Gayle playing roulette at Crown Casino here in Melbourne.

We all knew he is the coolest man on the planet, but **** me he just got even cooler.

Was wearing the most awesome outfit. Just screamed "cool".

Damnit!

 

[WindieWeathers]

Roach has played three tests against Australia for 7 wickets @ 51
and 2 tests against Bangledesh for 13 wickets @ 17

Nothing to suggest he is anything but a minnow basher.

LOL so if Roach is a "minnow basher" what is Bollinger then? Roach has done better against Australia than Bollinger did against South Africa.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

LOL so if Roach is a "minnow basher" what is Bollinger then? Roach has done better against Australia than Bollinger did against South Africa.

In fairness to Bollinger, he only played one match against SA and Roach played 3 against Australia. Also, the Pakistan and WI batting lineups are a fair deal better than Bangladesh's.

Hey, I think Roach is being harshly treated by some on here right now, but Bollinger is a better bowler. He's older, more mature, and generally a more effective bowler.

 

[WindieWeathers]

In fairness to Bollinger, he only played one match against SA and Roach played 3 against Australia. Also, the Pakistan and WI batting lineups are a fair deal better than Bangladesh's.

Hey, I think Roach is being harshly treated by some on here right now, but Bollinger is a better bowler. He's older, more mature, and generally a more effective bowler.

Bottom line is against tough opposition Bollinger didn't pull up any trees, as for comparing the two, if Bollinger was right handed would he stand out much? i have my doubts.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Bottom line is against tough opposition Bollinger didn't pull up any trees, as for comparing the two, if Bollinger was right handed would he stand out much? i have my doubts.

If he bowled the way he has as a left-armer, sure he would. Not sure why left-armers are meant to stand out so much, especially when he's not the only one in his team.

 

[WindieWeathers]

If he bowled the way he has as a left-armer, sure he would. Not sure why left-armers are meant to stand out so much, especially when he's not the only one in his team.

We all know a good left armer is a deadly weapon against certain batsman Mr M, hence why Gayle just couldn't cope with Bollinger and Smith is Zaheer's bitch!! , we haven't had one since Collins and i think it's vital we have that option in the next few years to go along with the likes of Roach, Holder etc when they mature, my main pick Andre Stoll returned from injury last week and took three wickets in his first game back (plus hit 34 runs) so i'm still hopeful he'll be the answer for us long term.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

We all know a good left armer is a deadly weapon against certain batsman Mr M, hence why Gayle just couldn't cope with Bollinger and Smith is Zaheer's bitch!! , we haven't had one since Collins and i think it's vital we have that option in the next few years to go along with the likes of Roach, Holder etc when they mature, my main pick Andre Stoll returned from injury last week and took three wickets in his first game back (plus hit 34 runs) so i'm still hopeful he'll be the answer for us long term.

Point being that Australia hardly needed another potent left-armer, so I don't see why that's any consideration when it comes to Bollinger. He quite simply was one of the best bowlers in the country when he was picked, and has bowled beautifully since being picked. It doesn't matter what arm you bowl with. If you bowl well, you'll be considered for selection.

 

[WindieWeathers]

Point being that Australia hardly needed another potent left-armer, so I don't see why that's any consideration when it comes to Bollinger. He quite simply was one of the best bowlers in the country when he was picked, and has bowled beautifully since being picked. It doesn't matter what arm you bowl with. If you bowl well, you'll be considered for selection.

I still believe him being left handed helps him out, he's isn't that fast either, but anyway like i told the Aussie posters until we see him against the big boys there's no point bigging him up or putting him down, lets just see what happens when he's facing decent opposition.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

I still believe him being left handed helps him out, he's isn't that fast either, but anyway like i told the Aussie posters until we see him against the big boys there's no point bigging him up or putting him down, lets just see what happens when he's facing decent opposition.

I'd be inclined to side with you if Australia didn't already have an established left-arm fast bowler in the team.

Anyway, I really do hope Kemar Roach makes something of himself at international level. Because I love the way he kisses the WI badge after every wicket he takes, and the more opportunities he gets to do that, the happier I'll be.

 

[WindieWeathers]

I'd be inclined to side with you if Australia didn't already have an established left-arm fast bowler in the team.

Anyway, I really do hope Kemar Roach makes something of himself at international level. Because I love the way he kisses the WI badge after every wicket he takes, and the more opportunities he gets to do that, the happier I'll be.

Australia always play with two left handers though, if Lee and others wasn't injured would Bollinger have got his chance? i doubt it.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Since when? Bracken has never been a Test regular. What Australian team are you thinking of? Lee, Clark, Hilfenhaus, Gillespie, Fleming, Siddle, Kaspa. Where are these left-armers that Australia always plays with?

 

[WindieWeathers]

Since when? Bracken has never been a Test regular. What Australian team are you thinking of? Lee, Clark, Hilfenhaus, Gillespie, Fleming, Siddle, Kaspa. Where are these left-armers that Australia always plays with?

So Johnson and Lee have never played together before?

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

So Johnson and Lee have never played together before?

Is Lee a left-armer suddenly?

 

[Riggins]

Mr M and WindieWeathers, it would be great if you could produce some accurate english.

OT - Amazing to see Christo in the T20 team, what a legendx !! (if he plays he will make my sig, champion indeed!!)

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Sorry, didn't realize I wasn't speaking English. Apologizies. (sic)

 

[WindieWeathers]

Is Lee a left-armer suddenly?

Oops perhaps i was thinking of part time left arm spinner Clark!! , the truth is Mr M i'm not an Australia fan and thus i'm really not concerned about their bowlers!!.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Minor point, but Clarke is the part-timer, and Clark is a right-arm fast bowler.

 

[Manee]

His simple action suggests that his speed could potentially be a long lasting threat rather than fizzling out. I hope he continues to improve at any rate.

Although I have my views on the matter, I too hope he continues to improve, thoroughly enjoy watching him bowl.