I would as well except I really think the Windies have a real loser smell around the team.Quietly backing the Windies in this series tbh.
You can relearn how to win faster than many realise though. 45 all out was only two years ago. NZ had shown hints before then, but after that calamity the entire squad kept raising the bar with every series.When you get used to losing for years on end it can be hard to Shake. Ask the Kiwis.
I know England have played terribly lately but they have a number of players who have experienced great amounts of success. Its why guys like Marlon Samuels bat like a 10 year old or Chanderpaul for his average.
Theyre not used to it 'mattering' in the long run and I just cant see the Windies sustaining enough discipline, focus or ruthlessness to win the series. They are more than welcome to prove me wrong though.
Do you really see the West Indies working together as a squad?You can relearn how to win faster than many realise though. 45 all out was only two years ago. NZ had shown hints before then, but after that calamity the entire squad kept raising the bar with every series.
In 2017 the West Indies could be a top four team again (in reality not ICC rankings) if every player commits and finds a way to be good.
Do you think I should? :PQuietly backing the Windies in this series tbh.
not sure NZ are leading the way in test cricket.the same was said of new zealand whenever a player wasn't dubbed a hard working trier.
they need the right people leading the way obv.
25/1 with Powers and Ladbrokes, always shop around.Pissed off PEWS didn't pop into the thread before they closed down for the night.
Disappointed they're starting to rein in Holder's batting odds these days. .
At the moment he's certainly a 'lead from the front' mold of captain, beyond that and that he has still much to learn it's hard to say. Might be drawing something from nothing but that tussle with Sammy in the WC might indicate he hasn't quite stamped his authority just yet.I saw a comment from Lara 15 days or so back on his fb account that he has high hopes with Holder for the future. What do people think of him as a leader of men?
Yeah the international agencies don't seem to do the top 3 runscorers option I like for the Watlings and Holders of the world; it's a pity.25/1 with Powers and Ladbrokes, always shop around.