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Windies Team Discussion, and Other Related Things Thread

the big bambino

the big bambino

International Captain
Fidel Edwards, aged 39 and still bowling 145k+, wants to represent the WI at the T20 WC. Is also considering 50 over and FC cricket too. The last mentioned just an indirect way of saying he wants to play tests again imo. If he does he might beat Bobby Simpson's effort of years between tests.
 
Beamer

Beamer

International Vice-Captain
the big bambino said:
Fidel Edwards, aged 39 and still bowling 145k+, wants to represent the WI at the T20 WC. Is also considering 50 over and FC cricket too. The last mentioned just an indirect way of saying he wants to play tests again imo. If he does he might beat Bobby Simpson's effort of years between tests.
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IMHO he has a serious chance of making the T20 team. Tests not so much, we have loads of excellent pace bowling options, we need batsmen!
 
SillyCowCorner1

SillyCowCorner1

Moooo
Alzarri Joseph first 18 innings: 143 runs @ 7.94 with a highest score of 34

Next 5 innings:192 runs @ 38.4 with 2 half-centuries and 2 ducks (0, 86, 0, 24, 82)
 
Beamer

Beamer

International Vice-Captain
SillyCowCorner1 said:
Alzarri Joseph first 18 innings: 143 runs @ 7.94 with a highest score of 34

Next 5 innings:192 runs @ 38.4 with 2 half-centuries and 2 ducks (0, 86, 0, 24, 82)
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What I like most is that it doesn't look like a fluke at all. He looks like he can do this regularly.

He does need to work on his patience when he gets to 80 though. He lost the plot both in NZ and here.
 
SillyCowCorner1

SillyCowCorner1

Moooo
Beamer said:
What I like most is that it doesn't look like a fluke at all. He looks like he can do this regularly.

He does need to work on his patience when he gets to 80 though. He lost the plot both in NZ and here.
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He's had this potential of making runs for a while now, but his application was all wrong...probably because he felt that he need to bat like a tailender. In a recent interview, he did say that he was working hard on his batting and that he is more mindful of match situations now. His technique is solid. He can pass as a batsman now, in my opinion.


Another guy to look out for is Romario Shepherd. He is a genuine all-rounder. Can bat like a batsman and bowl like a bowler.

I don't know where Keemo Paul fits in here.
 
Beamer

Beamer

International Vice-Captain
Separately, now that the top order have failed yet again, we can discuss the team for the next series.

The big question will be the opening slot imho. There are now plenty of middle options but the openers still suck.

Kraigg will keep his place as a reward for loyalty and some recent signs he is regaining form.

Campbell is in trouble though. It just doesn't look like he can get past 30/40 and play a substantial innings. He will get himself out sweeping almost like clockwork.

Now our selectors are really awful and so conservative, only drop outs gave Bonner and Mayers a chance. Therefore he might get another chance, especially as Mosely did not look test class.

But realistically, they need to experiment with a middle order batsman at the top IMHO.

I would go with Hety personally but let's see what they do.
 
Beamer

Beamer

International Vice-Captain
SillyCowCorner1 said:
He's had this potential of making runs for a while now, but his application was all wrong...probably because he felt that he need to bat like a tailender. In a recent interview, he did say that he was working hard on his batting and that he is more mindful of match situations now. His technique is solid. He can pass as a batsman now, in my opinion.


Another guy to look out for is Romario Shepherd. He is a genuine all-rounder. Can bat like a batsman and bowl like a bowler.

I don't know where Keemo Paul fits in here.
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I like Romario alot. He needs more A team opportunities.
 
SillyCowCorner1

SillyCowCorner1

Moooo
Beamer said:
Separately, now that the top order have failed yet again, we can discuss the team for the next series.

The big question will be the opening slot imho. There are now plenty of middle options but the openers still suck.

Kraigg will keep his place as a reward for loyalty and some recent signs he is regaining form.

Campbell is in trouble though. It just doesn't look like he can get past 30/40 and play a substantial innings. He will get himself out sweeping almost like clockwork.

Now our selectors are really awful and so conservative, only drop outs gave Bonner and Mayers a chance. Therefore he might get another chance, especially as Mosely did not look test class.

But realistically, they need to experiment with a middle order batsman at the top IMHO.

I would go with Hety personally but let's see what they do.
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Yeah, our top order is a bit unstable. Campbell is being complacent most of the time. His ceiling is in the 40s and nothing more...it'd be great if he could have sustained a 40+ average lol.

Moseley needs to go in the nets and work on his technique. Playing tests should boost his confidence and give him an appetite for run-scoring. Hetmyer needs to open with Brathwaite. Period.

Pooran fits in the middle order. Da Silva can play as a specialist batsman if necesssary.
 
Beamer

Beamer

International Vice-Captain
SillyCowCorner1 said:
Yeah, our top order is a bit unstable. Campbell is being complacent most of the time. His ceiling is in the 40s and nothing more...it'd be great if he could have sustained a 40+ average lol.

Moseley needs to go in the nets and work on his technique. Playing tests should boost his confidence and give him an appetite for run-scoring. Hetmyer needs to open with Brathwaite. Period.

Pooran fits in the middle order. Da Silva can play as a specialist batsman if necesssary.
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I'm completely on the same page.

My team for Sri Lanka:

Braithwaite
Hetmeyer
Pooran
Bonner
Mayers
Blackwood
Da Silva (wk)
Holder (c)
Cornwall
Roach/Joseph
Gabriel

I would be excited about that batting lineup. If they bring back Chase, Bravo and Brooks it will just feel like same old.
 
SillyCowCorner1

SillyCowCorner1

Moooo
Beamer said:
I'm completely on the same page.

My team for Sri Lanka:

Braithwaite
Hetmeyer
Pooran
Bonner
Mayers
Blackwood
Da Silva (wk)
Holder (c)
Cornwall
Roach/Joseph
Gabriel

I would be excited about that batting lineup. If they bring back Chase, Bravo and Brooks it will just feel like same old.
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I'd be a bit more cautious placing Pooran up in the order. I think he fits nicely in the middle order. Swap him with Mayers or Bonnor.
 
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