*Official* Windies Team for the World Cup

[SillyCowCorner1]

Finally, they have announced the squad,

1. Rovman Powell (c)
2. Alzarri Joseph (vc)
3. Johnson Charles
4. Roston Chase
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Jason Holder
7. Shai Hope
8. Akeal Hosein
9. Shamar Joseph
10. Brandon King
11. Gudakesh Motie
12. Nicholas Pooran
13. Andre Russell
14. Sherfane Rutherford
15. Romario Shepherd

Notable exclusions: Obed McCoy, Kyle Mayer, Oshane Thomas

Shamar's inclusion is a result of rolling the dice...very green in this format. Kyle Mayers didn't make it because he's not played any cricket over the past few months (?).

And a reminder to everyone, Roston Chase is Thanos.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Currently, a press conference

 

[Silver Silva]

So it could probably be :

1.Brandon King
2.Johnson Charles
3.Shai Hope (WK)
4.Nicholas Pooran
5.Rovman Powell (C)
6.Andre Russell
7.Romario Shepard
8.Jason Holder
9.Alzarri Joseph
10.Akeal Hosein
11.Gudakesh Motie/Shamar Joseph

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

So it could probably be :

1.Brandon King
2.Johnson Charles
3.Shai Hope (WK)
4.Nicholas Pooran
5.Rovman Powell (C)
6.Andre Russell
7.Romario Shepard
8.Jason Holder
9.Alzarri Joseph
10.Akeal Hosein
11.Gudakesh Motie/Shamar Joseph

The matches in Guyana will most likely have Motie and Rutherford playing...not to mention, Hetmyer.

 

[trundler]

The bowling looks dreadful. Where's Hetmyer?

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

The bowling looks dreadful. Where's Hetmyer?

Bowling's always been dreadful. Have to bank on the spinners + Russell. That's all.

Hetmyer is in the squad.

 

[trundler]

Bowling's always been dreadful. Have to bank on the spinners + Russell. That's all.

Hetmyer is in the squad.

West Indies might have a formidable middle order if Hope, Pooran and Hetmyer keep up their current form.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

West Indies might have a formidable middle order if Hope, Pooran and Hetmyer keep up their current form.

Yes, going at a decent rate in time for Rovman, Russell, and Romario to hit out.

It should be highlighted that in the press conference, Darren Sammy mentioned the Hetmyer pick was as a finisher...so he's probably going to be coming after Rovman in the lineup...that's on paper of course.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Mandatory, We're only this this World Cup because we are co-hosts

 

[Silver Silva]

The matches in Guyana will most likely have Motie and Rutherford playing...not to mention, Hetmyer.

Why does Hetmyer struggle so much in a West Indies shirt ?

For West Indies he averages just 20 at a terrible SR of 118 , but in IPL he averages 31 at a SR of 154 ..

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Why does Hetmyer struggle so much in a West Indies shirt ?

For West Indies he averages just 20 at a terrible SR of 118 , but in IPL he averages 31 at a SR of 154 ..

Hunger, I guess. I didn't have him in my WC squad. Why did they pick him? Because he's a legit finisher in league cricket.

 

[Qlder]

Why does WI get their own thread when everyone else is in the 4 groups lol

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Why does WI get their own thread when everyone else is in the 4 groups lol

No one is stopping the others from making their own team's thread. We did the same thing for the ODI WC. Also, we are hosts

No hard feelings

 

[Qlder]

No one is stopping the others from making their own team's thread. We did the same thing for the ODI WC. Also, we are hosts

No hard feelings

Ok, since hosts and the fact you had a God like team in 80's and early 90's that I had so much enjoyment watching I'll let it pass

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Ok, since hosts and the fact you had a God like team in 80's and early 90's that I had so much enjoyment watching I'll let it pass

Thanks...but this team is far removed from god-like.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Rumors outta Guyana is that Windies included Hetmyer in the squad because they knew that he’s not gonna miss any flights.

That’s unless wifey approves.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Sidebar squad for the T20Is against the Proteas,

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1792264079354040812

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

News:

Injured Jason Holder is replaced by Obed McCoy for the World Cup. Proper replacement I think.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Another news update to the squad:

Hayden Walsh Jr. has been signed by Worcestershire. This leaves us with no leg-spinner...

Worcestershire County Cricket Club are delighted to announce the signing of West Indian all-rounder Hayden Walsh. Walsh joins the Club as a replacement for Pakistan spinner Usama Mir, who unfortunately was unable to obtain a Non Objection Certificate (NOC) for his planned stint with the Rapids.

Worcestershire Announces Signing of West Indian Hayden Walsh - Worcestershire CCC (wccc.co.uk)