Beamer
International Vice-Captain
@SillyCowCorner1 , what the hell is going on at the GCB?
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Windies Team Discussion, and Other Related Things Thread
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SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
Things are looking bleak for Sanasie...can’t trust these guys...they are all crooks.
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
That's 4 tests without defeat now. I feel we're starting to build something and am loving the work ethic and attitude.
There are still things that need tweaking though and we don't know if the 4 day season will be able to happen.
It seems clear that John Campbell needs a spell in FC cricket to work on things. There won't be many arguing against that but his replacement is less clear. We really don't have many options so they may need to be creative. Shai Hope? Shimron? Josh? Opening in the Caribbean is a very hard job and we just haven't found a solution.
The other tweak in my opinion is the seam attack. Alzarri hasn't stepped up and is in danger of having a Darren Powellesque bowling career. Roach is wasting the new ball by not making batsman play, Shannon was rusty and doesn't cope well with back to back matches. We need to rotate the likes of Chemar, Anderson Phillip, Preston McSween and Jayden Seales in so that they can step up when Shannon and Kemar aren't around.
There are still things that need tweaking though and we don't know if the 4 day season will be able to happen.
It seems clear that John Campbell needs a spell in FC cricket to work on things. There won't be many arguing against that but his replacement is less clear. We really don't have many options so they may need to be creative. Shai Hope? Shimron? Josh? Opening in the Caribbean is a very hard job and we just haven't found a solution.
The other tweak in my opinion is the seam attack. Alzarri hasn't stepped up and is in danger of having a Darren Powellesque bowling career. Roach is wasting the new ball by not making batsman play, Shannon was rusty and doesn't cope well with back to back matches. We need to rotate the likes of Chemar, Anderson Phillip, Preston McSween and Jayden Seales in so that they can step up when Shannon and Kemar aren't around.
The experience of County cricket will hopefully improve Joseph, he not kicked on despite being around for a while now. Keemo Paul is another who's stagnated.
Their does appear however, to be a good bit of depth and I think a replacement for Gabriel will be needed soon as he doesn't seem able to stay fit and looks stiff fielding.
The problem is the FC Season doesn't look like it's happening and that'll be detrimental to the development of pacers.
Their does appear however, to be a good bit of depth and I think a replacement for Gabriel will be needed soon as he doesn't seem able to stay fit and looks stiff fielding.
The problem is the FC Season doesn't look like it's happening and that'll be detrimental to the development of pacers.
I thought niall Smith was the next cab off the rank after chemar holder?
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
Realistically it's either Preston McSween or Anderson Phillip as they have done it for longer in FC cricket. He's not far off though!
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
Yeah, they need to keep Nial Smith in their radar.
I feel like Jayden Seales will be making his test debut before the other that were mentioned: Philip, McSween, Smith
I feel like Jayden Seales will be making his test debut before the other that were mentioned: Philip, McSween, Smith
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
I think Chemar is right up there after the four pacers mentioned. Keemo Paul is on that same level as Chemar.
I have to bring in talent into the mix now though...Preston McSween adds variety to the attack with his left-arm pace. Anderson Philip reminds me of a typical Windies pacer from the 90s...Nial Smith, on the other hand brings new age pace bowling to the equation.
Jayden Seales---pure talent.
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
I have a feeling you might be right. He was honestly way better than all the pacers on display in the 4 day practice game, it was insanely impressive for someone at that stage of his career.
I think we can all agree that the next group of young pacers need some game time. It will be fascinating to see if and how they achieve that. Innovation has not been a strength of theirs, if it hadn't been for the Bangladesh tour we would still be watching Hope and Chase get out bowled or lbw stuck on the crease every innings.
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
Yes, Seales definitely is a talent far superior than Alzarri...ever since I saw him in the Under-19 World Cup last year, I knew he had that x-factor.
The thing that I hate about our team management and coaches is that they continued to play Gabriel and Roach in every game. This I feel is a flawed approach.
With the number of pacers in the reserves, you'd want to give them some kind of game time...this is not Dwight Washington or Brandon Bess we are talking about here...Chemar, Seales, Philip, Smith, McSween, McCoy,etc....
The thing that I hate about our team management and coaches is that they continued to play Gabriel and Roach in every game. This I feel is a flawed approach.
With the number of pacers in the reserves, you'd want to give them some kind of game time...this is not Dwight Washington or Brandon Bess we are talking about here...Chemar, Seales, Philip, Smith, McSween, McCoy,etc....
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
Jason Holder is Wisden’s Cricketer of the Year.
it could be because he was on the road for months...traveling from bubble to bubble.
it could be because he was on the road for months...traveling from bubble to bubble.
The FC Tournament has been postponed due to covid and also the effects of the volcano in the Islands. It's a bit confusing as there was chat of a 4 team mini-tournament, franchise v select XI's, the tournament starting in May etc.
Also, also found out that Tyrone Theophile has been involved in a major accident, they've set-up a funding page for treatment.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/PlayingF...gn=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer
Also, also found out that Tyrone Theophile has been involved in a major accident, they've set-up a funding page for treatment.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/PlayingF...gn=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
Roach with his best bowling figures in FC cricket...8 for 40 for Surrey versus Hampshire. Probably making the Dukes ball talk.
GotSpin
Hall of Fame Member
Huge inswingers doing the trick
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Another reason a Australia tour to Windies will be so much fun right about now. They play with the Dukes too, don't they?