Commentators, I was watching the YouTube feed, also kept saying retired hurt and were not using that for anyone else. There was a break before Markram did retire hurt. May have been precautionary as nothing has since come out.
That attack lacks any pace at all. Jayden is the fastest at 85/86 mph. I also just don't rate Warrican at all. Two left arm spinners, one of whom is so much better than the other. This could be a long test.
It seems that pace wasn't a major consideration in the selection of this squad. Firstly, Roach's inclusion adds a wealth of experience from a pace bowler's perspective. Secondly, Seales is regarded as the top pacer in the West Indies. Lastly, there are hopes that the all-rounder Jason Holder will make a significant impact.
Warrican makes such little sense with Motie already in the side. Hodge is there too as backup if you really wanted to use two SLAs. I don't get the point at all.
I stated as to why he keeps on getting so many chances -- Bajan
Carty the first player from St Maarten to play a Test match? Will be interesting to see how he goes, he can’t do any worse than McKenzie! The rest of the batting lineup all had their moments against England, you’d hope that getting 3 Tests under their belt will help them in this series. I guess it sucks for Shamar Joseph, but he wasn’t 100% against England so a little rest is a necessary evil really
I don't understand how Piedt loses his place, the home side has picked 2 spinners , that's a huge clue on how the conditions are going to play out ..
I can foresee Markram having to turn his arm over, which is really not ideal.
Ngidi did get wickets in the warm up, although as you've pointed out with Piedt that doesn't count for much. If it's going to be a slower pitch then maybe Burger's extra pace won't have that much of an effect, so Ngidi might not be a bad call.
They've stopped selecting him again. At the moment we're back in that familiar space where it doesn't matter what he does in FC cricket, he won't be selected.
I think it's a mixture of Bajanism and Frenism. I understand he's good mates with Kraigg. Either way, the Bajan premium is alive and well.
I'm looking forward to seeing Carty. He is more technically equipped to handle world class bowling than Kirk. But yet again, his FC record indicates he finds a way to get out anyway. Given his record, we can't expect much.
One indicator of this frenism will be Kraigg throwing the ball to Warrican before Motie. Just wait and see.
Piedt in for Rickelton would have made the team make much more sense.
