Neil Pickup
Request Your Custom Title Now!
Zondeki, then.Mr Mxyzptlk said:
-
Welcome to the Cricket Web forums, one of the biggest forums in the world dedicated to cricket.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join the Cricket Web community today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.
***Official*** South Africa v West Indies
- Thread starter Duncan
- Start date
Mr Mxyzptlk
Request Your Custom Title Now!
I'd suggest that his inclusion weakens the tail even further, then I recall his debut match half-century.10 fours he hit...Neil Pickup said:
roseboy64
Cricket Web Content Updater
This is my WI team.
Gayle
Hinds
Sarwan
Lara
Chanderpaul
Bravo
Browne
Powell
Collins
King
Washington
Washington gets a try for me. In the last few games of the season he bowled well.Bravo can pick up in the bowling if Washington fails. Also, he's similar to Collymore in that he can swing the ball and more plus the extra batting so that gets him in there. I really would not like to see Browne in there. He serves no purpose really IMO. Either Ramndin or Baugh should replace him come the Pakistan series or at least Baugh for the SA ODI Series. Browne's not really that proficient a batsman anymore and his keeping is not up to it.
Gayle
Hinds
Sarwan
Lara
Chanderpaul
Bravo
Browne
Powell
Collins
King
Washington
Washington gets a try for me. In the last few games of the season he bowled well.Bravo can pick up in the bowling if Washington fails. Also, he's similar to Collymore in that he can swing the ball and more plus the extra batting so that gets him in there. I really would not like to see Browne in there. He serves no purpose really IMO. Either Ramndin or Baugh should replace him come the Pakistan series or at least Baugh for the SA ODI Series. Browne's not really that proficient a batsman anymore and his keeping is not up to it.
Mr Mxyzptlk
Request Your Custom Title Now!
I'm tempted to say that I'd eat Richard's computer if Washington plays ahead of Bravo. Dear God I hope he doesn't!roseboy64 said:
Of Ramdin and Baugh, Ramdin is a FAR superior gloveman. Baugh is supposedly the better batsman, though Ramdin played quite well after a fairly slow start to his season.
Mr Mxyzptlk
Request Your Custom Title Now!
He kept very well in the ICC Champions Trophy and the VB Series, but has not had the best of times in Tests for the West Indies over the years. He dropped a couple of chances in the first Test, one of which was Kallis in the 20s - how crucial was that? They weren't easy chances by any means, but somehow I can't see Jacobs having dropped either of them.Nnanden said:
Mr Mxyzptlk
Request Your Custom Title Now!
I highly doubt even the great Kallis is so capable. He would then have scored 8 centuries in 8 consecutive Tests against the West Indies. He played well in the first Test, but it was a weary West Indian attack on a flat pitch.
Mr Mxyzptlk
Request Your Custom Title Now!
They can't afford to drop Browne now. He not only adds an experience head in terms of leadership and performance (see CT), but I don't think now is the time to introduce Ramdin or recall Baugh. Baugh is a worse 'keeper than Browne IMO.
Mr Mxyzptlk
Request Your Custom Title Now!
To be fair to him, Baugh did improve a lot on the West Indies tour of England. He's still hovering around Geraint Jones' level though.
garage flower
State Vice-Captain
Assuming everyone's fit, I don't think there's any prospect of Washington playing.roseboy64 said:
I share your concerns about Browne - he was awful on Day 5 - but it would be harsh to drop him after his consistent excellence in the Champions Trophy. He'll need to raise his game in Trinidad though and, regardless, I'd try out the younger 'keepers in the one-dayers.
My real concern for the 2nd test is whether team spirit will be affected by the changes in personnel and all the "baggage" the C&W players bring. Lara's attitude will be key, but I do expect him to be supportive of Shiv.
If Wavell Hinds can cement his place in the side this season, he'd probably be my pick for the longer-term captaincy.
Mr Mxyzptlk
Request Your Custom Title Now!
Half the players who participated in the first Test and won't do so in the second Test made next to no impact on the match. The most significant Devon Smith sighting was his dropped catch off Rudloph and I refuse to believe Ganga was present at all.
I'm pretty certain the likes of Lara, Gayle and Sarwan are keen to play. I haven't heard much from Bravo lately to comment.
I'm pretty certain the likes of Lara, Gayle and Sarwan are keen to play. I haven't heard much from Bravo lately to comment.
Last edited:
garage flower
State Vice-Captain
Certainly, from a cricketing point of view, the changes are 100% correct. I wonder though, whether the captaincy issue in particular might cause tension and affect performances.Mr Mxyzptlk said:
I think you're right about Ganga. I didn't spot him.
garage flower
State Vice-Captain
I think Lara's canny enough to be seen to be giving his full backing to Shiv on the field of play. Behind the scenes any resentment he may harbour about Digicel replacing him as West Indies captain, might cause problems.Don said:
Mr Mxyzptlk
Request Your Custom Title Now!
If you're referring to his attitude in the 90s, you're very much behind the times. Brian Lara is clearly an entirely different player and person since then. He's much more focussed on cricket and I don't see him having any hard feelings aside from the natural resentment for Digicel. I mean, anyone would have such feelings if he/she lost the captaincy in such a manner.Don said: