Windies Team Discussion, and Other Related Things Thread

[GotSpin]

Here's our Guyanese squad for the FC comp.


"The Guyana Harpy Eagles squad is: Leon Johnson (Captain), Keemo Paul (Vice Captain), Chandrapaul Hemraj, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Vishaul Singh, Askhaya Persaud, Anthony Bramble, Tevin Imlach, Veerasammy Permaul, Gudakesh Motie Nial Smith, Clinton Pestano, Shimron Hetmyer, Keon Joseph and Antony Adams."

https://cricnation592.gy/breaking-big-names-included-in-guyana-harpy-eagles-15-man-squad-for-regional-4-day/

The first match is on Feb 9th to 12th against the Windward Islands Volcanoes...

Hetmyer in the squad but not even a vice-captain capacity.

At least he's playing

 

[Tom Flint]

I know smith is going to be a good red ball bowler but is he not a prospect for the one day or t20 sqauds?
I'm glad he is play fc rather that travelling to India for the one day series btw

 

[WICFan]

Round 1, 9-12 February.
Barbados v Leeward Islands, Kensington Oval.
Guyana v Windward Islands, Queen’s Park Oval.
Trinidad and Tobago v Jamaica, Brian Lara Stadium.

Round 2, 16-19 February.
Barbados v Jamaica, Kensington Oval.
Guyana v Leeward Islands, Queen’s Park Oval
Trinidad and Tobago v Windward Islands, Brian Lara Stadium.

 

[Beamer]

Here's our Guyanese squad for the FC comp.


"The Guyana Harpy Eagles squad is: Leon Johnson (Captain), Keemo Paul (Vice Captain), Chandrapaul Hemraj, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Vishaul Singh, Askhaya Persaud, Anthony Bramble, Tevin Imlach, Veerasammy Permaul, Gudakesh Motie Nial Smith, Clinton Pestano, Shimron Hetmyer, Keon Joseph and Antony Adams."

https://cricnation592.gy/breaking-big-names-included-in-guyana-harpy-eagles-15-man-squad-for-regional-4-day/

The first match is on Feb 9th to 12th against the Windward Islands Volcanoes...

Hetmyer in the squad but not even a vice-captain capacity.

A very strong squad by our FC standards. I expect serious contributions from Hemraj at the top of the order to compete for that Test opener slot and hopefully a breakthrough season for Tevin Imlach. On the bowling side, I'm expecting another big season for Nial Smith.

As for Hety, do you think it's because he has T20 commitments and so won't be around all the time? Tbh I'm just excited to see him play red ball cricket. I hope he scores runs and forces his way back into the test team.

 

[Beamer]

I know smith is going to be a good red ball bowler but is he not a prospect for the one day or t20 sqauds?
I'm glad he is play fc rather that travelling to India for the one day series btw

I initially thought so but tbh he did stink up the place in CPL. Need to see more of him in CPL/Super 50. I'm also glad he's playing red ball cricket instead.

 

[Beamer]

So we know the Jamaica and Guyana squads. Looking forward to seeing the others. I really hope to see some of the Under 19 talent from the last 3 or 4 years actually get some game time. For example, Imlach for Guyana, Kallicahran and Keegan Simmons for T & T, Emmanuel Stewart for the WIndwards etc.

 

[morgieb]

Hopefully Pooran actually plays. Would make their batting a bit less terrible in Tests if he was up for it.

 

[Beamer]

Hopefully Pooran actually plays. Would make their batting a bit less terrible in Tests if he was up for it.

Pooran and Hety being considered for tests would be wonderful tbh. It would require patience but their upside is just so much higher than the likes of Roston Chase.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

A very strong squad by our FC standards. I expect serious contributions from Hemraj at the top of the order to compete for that Test opener slot and hopefully a breakthrough season for Tevin Imlach. On the bowling side, I'm expecting another big season for Nial Smith.

As for Hety, do you think it's because he has T20 commitments and so won't be around all the time? Tbh I'm just excited to see him play red ball cricket. I hope he scores runs and forces his way back into the test team.

Yes, it’s a strong squad on paper, the likes of some very experienced guys who have been part of the championship teams…

But, what I am afraid of is inconsistency. Tage we know can grind it out, but Hemraj and his fitness issues might come to haunt us. Our batting will need to pull their weights.

Imlach can play in this team as a specialist batsman.
Hetmyer in makes it very strong.

Looking forward to watching Nial Smith again…and I hope Keemo Paul have a stellar season with bat and ball.

This team is very experienced.

 

[GoodAreasShane]

Wait, there is going to be actual proper FC cricket in the West Indies again?


Excellent news

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

From the final trial match,

Five for Motie, Paul bags four as Guyana Harpy Eagles third and final trial match concluded at the Guyana National Stadium at Providence.

Summary Scores: Keemo Paul's XI first innings: 182 all out (71.3) Akshaya Persaud 62, Keemo Paul 36. Demetri Cameron 2-15, Gudakesh Motie 2-29, Junior Sinclair 2-41.

Leon Johnson's XI first innings: 150 all out (47.3). Christopher Barnwell 66. Junior Sinclair 41. Nial Smith 4-40, Keon Joseph 2-13, Ronsford Beaton 2-27.

Paul's XI second innings: 174 all out (56.3). Joshua Persaud 39, Akshaya Persaud 36. Motie 5-28, Cameron 2-22.

Johnson's XI second innings: 179 all out (47). Tagenarine Chanderpual 39, Leon Johnson 37. Keemo Paul 4-48. Veerasammy Permaul 3-51.

The four day match concluded in three days and the Harpy Eagles will play their first match of the Regional 4-Day season from February 9 in Trinidad.

The fact that we still have low scores here suck. But, Motie among the wickets. Yeah boy!

 

[WICFan]

So we know the Jamaica and Guyana squads. Looking forward to seeing the others.

Barbados Squad:
Kraigg Brathwaite (captain), Jonathan Carter, Shane Dowrich, Jonathan Drakes, Justin Greaves, Keon Harding, Chemar Holder, Chaim Holder, Akeem Jordan, Shayne Moseley, Raymon Reifer, Shamar Springer, Jomel Warrican.

Reserves are Ramon Simmonds and Tevyn Walcott

 

[WICFan]

Windward Islands Squad:
Kavem Hodge (Captain), Keron Cottoy (Vice-Captain), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Teddy Bishop, Darel Cyrus, Kenneth Dember, Larry Edward, Ryan John, Shermon Lewis, Preston McSween, Kimani Melius, Denis Smith, Devon Smith and Josh Thomas.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Windward Islands Squad:
Kavem Hodge (Captain), Keron Cottoy (Vice-Captain), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Teddy Bishop, Darel Cyrus, Kenneth Dember, Larry Edward, Ryan John, Shermon Lewis, Preston McSween, Kimani Melius, Denis Smith, Devon Smith and Josh Thomas.

Another monster season loading for Devon Smith…

 

[WICFan]

Another monster season loading for Devon Smith…

I thought he was retiring to become the batting coach for Windwards. No Sunil Ambris in the squad for whatever reason.

 

[Beamer]

I thought he was retiring to become the batting coach for Windwards. No Sunil Ambris in the squad for whatever reason.

Yeah Ambris missing is weird. But I love that squad, so many young batsmen are getting a chance.

 

[Beamer]

So now the T20 series against England is done, how does the T20 lineup for the world cup look? I think this series might actually be quite important for us moving forward as it will give some very talented cricketers some belief. My T20 World Cup squad as it stands....

Evin Lewis
Kyle Mayers
Nicholas Pooran (wk)
Rovman Powell
Kieron Pollard
Jason Holder
Fabian Allen
Romario Shepherd
Odean Smith
Akheil Hossein
Obed McCoy

Reserves
Brandon King (reserve opener)
Shimron Hetmeyer (reserve middle order)
Hayden Walsh Jr (extra spinner)
Sheldon Cotterell (spare pacer)

Hety can always come in if we feel its one all rounder too many or Rovman is struggling against the spin. I really like where our T20 side is heading.

 

[Nintendo]

I know shephard has been a useful bits and pieces player and all but does he really deserve a spot? Currently averaging 32 @ an econ of 11 in t20I. If most games he's only gonna face a few balls and he's going at 11/s what does he really add?

 

[Beamer]

I know shephard has been a useful bits and pieces player and all but does he really deserve a spot? Currently averaging 32 @ an econ of 11 in t20I. If most games he's only gonna face a few balls and he's going at 11/s what does he really add?

I think he's starting to understand his role and could be very good indeed. Early days though. It could be between Odean Smith and Romario Shepherd for one slot.

 

[Tom Flint]

Get cottrell in for McCoy