Beamer
International Vice-Captain
Yeah it's definitely a consideration. I feel like Reifer is underappreciated because we've got Jason Holder. That doesn't mean he isn't worthy of consideration in his own right.
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Windies Team Discussion, and Other Related Things Thread
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Starfighter
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
The on article in The Roar (yeah, I know) effectively proclaiming Seales as the second coming of Malcolm Marshall. Can't wait till he gets down here and averages 40 (I hope he does a lot better than that, but I have horror memories of a good-on-paper attack getting utterly annihilated down here without the Dukes ball in hand).
The line about the 'sheer pace and bounce proving too much for Nigeria's top order' was the icing on the cake.
I think it's rather premature anyway to talk about WI's bowling evening things up when they're coming with one international quality batsman at best.
The line about the 'sheer pace and bounce proving too much for Nigeria's top order' was the icing on the cake.
I think it's rather premature anyway to talk about WI's bowling evening things up when they're coming with one international quality batsman at best.
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
He is the best young pacer we have had since Kemar Roach, for sure. I think he will do very well not because of his physical gifts but because of his cricket brain. For example, he is already bowling a much better line and length than Alzarri Joseph at 19 years of age. So I am confident he will do well.
Can't say the same for Roach and Gabriel, who are terrible with the Kookaburra. Holder should do well. Cornwall in theory should do well becasuse of his extra bounce. Basically this attack should be decent even in Australian conditions. We have a very decent group of seam bowlers not in the XI, so I'm not worried about the bowling.
Agree about the batting though. The thought of us facing the Aussie bowling attack in a day night match has me hiding behind the sofa already tbh.
Starfighter
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
It's not too hard to bowl a better line than Joseph - his was (and often still is) horrible, hence why he's never fulfilled the promise his action implies. A most frustrating bowler. Holder shouldn't have to do too much to improve on his average of 93 here. He's a significantly better bowler now, but his first foray is a reminder that tall line and length isn't a guarantee of success.
Cornwall is a bit of an enigma. When I've watched him bowl he's fallen a little short of the accuracy I'd want. To be honest he reminds me of Mark Craig a little bit. He's still the best choice. No spinner is probably a better option than Pemaul or Warrican, neither of whom are remotely suited to Australia conditions.
It's been so long since WI visited here hardly anyone will remember who's who. A tremendous fall from grace. Been even longer since they toured SA as well. I'll be interested to see if one of the commentators acts quizzzicly about why Roach is no longer bowling 150 km/h.
Cornwall is a bit of an enigma. When I've watched him bowl he's fallen a little short of the accuracy I'd want. To be honest he reminds me of Mark Craig a little bit. He's still the best choice. No spinner is probably a better option than Pemaul or Warrican, neither of whom are remotely suited to Australia conditions.
It's been so long since WI visited here hardly anyone will remember who's who. A tremendous fall from grace. Been even longer since they toured SA as well. I'll be interested to see if one of the commentators acts quizzzicly about why Roach is no longer bowling 150 km/h.
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
Haha you're spot on, that will definitely come up. It's going to be a difficult tour, no doubt about it. We just have to hope the new guys (Da Silva, Mayers, Seales, Cornwall) can adapt to the conditions. If they don't it will be difficult viewing. Some of our better batsmen of modern times struggled there, like Ronnie Sarwan for example.
Our expectations are incredibly low so any decent performances will be a bonus.
Shady Slim
International Coach
tbf, and i'm already making excuses for my boy rakheem, touring spinners don't do well here. aside from the ravi's the last one to do well here was keshav maharaj in 2016 and i'm of the firm opinion that he's the second best spinner in the world atm
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
Yeah fair point. When I say do well in an Australian tour context, I basically mean that his bowling wont be absolutely marmalised.
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
Jayden is a thinking bowler, he knows when to adjust his L+L to suit a surface. I think that he will do above average in Australia.
GotSpin
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
He’s bowled pretty poorly in the recent test opportunities that he has been given
Shady Slim
International Coach
yeah hence my need to start with excuses already i’m hedging my bets ahahahah
honestbharani
Whatever it takes!!!
Walsh is a decent LO spinner IMO.
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
In other Windies news, Hayley Matthews have taken over the reigns of captaincy from Stafanie Taylor.
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
I'm guessing Lewis lost his due to fitness issues?
That should be the end of Gabriel's test career...and Bravo, for that matter.
SillyCowCorner1
Moooo
Full list of contracted players - women
Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Mandy Mangru, Hayley Matthews, Anisa Mohammed, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Kaysia Schultz, Shakera Selman, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams.
Glad that my fellow villager, Shabika Gajnabi is there.
Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Mandy Mangru, Hayley Matthews, Anisa Mohammed, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Kaysia Schultz, Shakera Selman, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams.
Glad that my fellow villager, Shabika Gajnabi is there.
Socerer 01
International Captain
Still no Hetty?
GotSpin
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
It’s a shame for Gabriel in some ways but the team is moving on without him
And Bravo…what a wasted career.
If Joseph comes good then I reckon Beamer owes the selectors an apology
Hetmyer and the Guyana Cricket Board have also agreed to revoke his retainer for domestic cricket which doesn't sound good.Still no Hetty?
Beamer
International Vice-Captain
Tbf Alzarri has really progressed recently. If he continues like that he's definitely a starter
Aritro
International Regular
Shannon Gabriel joins Yorkshire on short-term County Championship deal
Fast bowler to play three matches, including two at Scarborough, as replacement for Rauf
www.espncricinfo.com
This'll do him some good I assume.
Finally, some 'A' Team Cricket, West Indies v Bangladesh. 2 x 4 day and 3 x 50 over matches at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
'Tests':
4-7 August and 10-13 August.
List-A Series:
16th, 18th and 20th August.
These games will be during West Indies games against India and New Zealand, so while we may not see Carty, King etc hopefully it'll give some chances to the likes of Tage Chanderpaul, Athanaze, Louis, McSween etc.
'Tests':
4-7 August and 10-13 August.
List-A Series:
16th, 18th and 20th August.
These games will be during West Indies games against India and New Zealand, so while we may not see Carty, King etc hopefully it'll give some chances to the likes of Tage Chanderpaul, Athanaze, Louis, McSween etc.