***Official*** Australia in the West Indies 2012

[Prince EWS]

IIRC he was ****.

You recall correctly.

 

[roseboy64]

The batting selected is abysmal. Depends entirely on the lower order really. Would much rather they picked middler order batsmen and used makeshift openers rather than what was selected. Also no way does Sammy deserve a place in the squad. His figures as a batsman and bowler since being selected are absolutely disgraceful.

 

[Howe_zat]

IIRC he was ****.

He was quite ****, but the real star was Nkrumer Bonner.

 

[TumTum]

 

[pup11]

Just noticed that Forrest is also in the T20 side, hoping that's just an error of some sort.

 

[NUFAN]

Just noticed that Forrest is also in the T20 side, hoping that's just an error of some sort.

It's no error, it's a strong indication that he'll be there for the Tests too. I'm no hippy Forrest T20 fan, but who would you suggest instead Pup?

 

[Spikey]

i just assumed they've decided it's ****ing stupid to fly a guy all over to the WI just for a T20, and if you're gonna be in the OD squad, and in the Test squad.......I'd also be asking Haddin to make himself available for T20 selection just in case Wade gets an injury on the eve of the match.

 

[sparkey]

It's no error, it's a strong indication that he'll be there for the Tests too. I'm no hippy Forrest T20 fan, but who would you suggest instead Pup?

Seems that Callum Ferguson is really on the outs with the selectors at the moment.

 

[Jayzamann]

Seems that Callum Ferguson is really on the outs with the selectors at the moment.

That injury of his came at the worst time.

 

[uvelocity]

who would you suggest instead Pup?

I'm guessing someone young, who will be there for the t20 WC and maybe the one after that, building for the future. But must have a proven international record, and have a strong record both in home conditions and away. Possibly be captain material and able to open the batting or come in at 4/10 and rescue the innings. Ability to bowl and great in the field useful attributes too.

I'm guessing ponting.

 

[Spikey]

yeah ponting fits the bill nicely

 

[benchmark00]

Must have intent.

 

[Dan]

I'm guessing someone young, who will be there for the t20 WC and maybe the one after that, building for the future. But must have a proven international record, and have a strong record both in home conditions and away. Possibly be captain material and able to open the batting or come in at 4/10 and rescue the innings. Ability to bowl and great in the field useful attributes too.

I'm guessing ponting.

 

[benchmark00]

I'm guessing someone young, who will be there for the t20 WC and maybe the one after that, building for the future. But must have a proven international record, and have a strong record both in home conditions and away. Possibly be captain material and able to open the batting or come in at 4/10 and rescue the innings. Ability to bowl and great in the field useful attributes too.

I'm guessing ponting.

Tom C00per!!

 

[WindieWeathers]

Needless to say i wasn't overly enthused with the team they selected!! , but i guess it is what it is,

Powell
Charles
Samuels
Darren Bravo
Dwayne Bravo
Pollard
Ramdin (wk)
Russell
Narine
Sammy
Roach

I guess it depends on what pitch we play on where the spinners are concerned, if it's spin friendly then obviously Bishoo comes in, if not then Samuels can back up Narine which he done with good effect in India, we face the same old problem though and that's bloody Sammy unbalancing the team again!!.. i'm just fecking sick of it,

Simmons, Barath and Rampaul are injured otherwise they would have no doubt played, Powell, Samuels and Darren Bravo at the top though are more than capable of hitting good scores, Charles is a hit and miss type of player, on his day he can score quickly and get a 40 in no time, when he's not on form though he'll waste a number of balls and then get out on 7, better him than Hyatt though, Ramdin is another one who has been getting runs lately so hopefully it continues,

With Narine in our side i feel like anything is possible, he's just been sensational over these past few weeks in our domestic competition, he's already faced Watson (got his wicket actually) and Hussey (who couldn't read him) in the Champions league so he won't be fazed,

With Clark out i think we've got a fair chance of getting something from this series, we fought hard in India and should have won more than we did, hopefully they'll show just as much fight at home now.

 

[Hurricane]

Needless to say i wasn't overly enthused with the team they selected!! , but i guess it is what it is,

Powell
Charles
Samuels
Darren Bravo
Dwayne Bravo
Pollard
Ramdin (wk)
Russell
Narine
Sammy
Roach

I guess it depends on what pitch we play on where the spinners are concerned, if it's spin friendly then obviously Bishoo comes in, if not then Samuels can back up Narine which he done with good effect in India, we face the same old problem though and that's bloody Sammy unbalancing the team again!!.. i'm just fecking sick of it,

Simmons, Barath and Rampaul are injured otherwise they would have no doubt played, Powell, Samuels and Darren Bravo at the top though are more than capable of hitting good scores, Charles is a hit and miss type of player, on his day he can score quickly and get a 40 in no time, when he's not on form though he'll waste a number of balls and then get out on 7, better him than Hyatt though, Ramdin is another one who has been getting runs lately so hopefully it continues,

With Narine in our side i feel like anything is possible, he's just been sensational over these past few weeks in our domestic competition, he's already faced Watson (got his wicket actually) and Hussey (who couldn't read him) in the Champions league so he won't be fazed,

With Clark out i think we've got a fair chance of getting something from this series, we fought hard in India and should have won more than we did, hopefully they'll show just as much fight at home now.

good post.

 

[sparkey]

Beggers belief that Shiv Chanderpaul still can't get into this Windies odi side.

 

[M0rphin3]

In good form too, sigh. Tipping a whitewash here unless something miraculous happens.

 

[ajdude]

Windies Test squad named

well this certainly went under the radar

two spinners, two keepers and forrest, fair enough

 

[uvelocity]

fmd beer