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Commie 2014-09-01 23:46:30 

When last have you.

1. Seen WI play live at the ground in any form of the game.
2. Been to a regional cricket game.
3. Travelled to see WI play (anywhere)
4. Gone to a WC game featuring WI.

My answers.

This year vs NZ.
This year Barbados vs Windwards
WI in England 2012
Not counting 2007 as it was at home in the Caribbean, 1999 in the UK. Went to the Bangladesh game in Dublin and the game in Bristol I think vs Pakistan.

Toying with the idea of going to WC in 2015.

 
black 2014-09-01 23:56:31 

In reply to Commie

Good for you!!!!

Remind me to send you ah cookie

 
Commie 2014-09-02 00:19:33 

In reply to black

I will take the cookie and leave some kibble out for you.

stay black stay.

 
Cheeks 2014-09-02 00:22:52 

In reply to Commie

1.West Indies vs Zim - National Stadium Grenada 2013 I think

2.Windwards vs Barbados - Progress Park Grenada bout two or three years ago...I honestly think I saw a match last year...but for the life of me I can't remember Windwards vs Who? - I hopeless I know.

3. Windwards vs Trinidad - SVG around 2006 I think.

4. 2007 Grenada smile - Windies vs RSA
I also saw the final Oz vs Sri Lanka in Bim.

 
Commie 2014-09-02 00:30:09 

In reply to Cheeks

I shda gone to that final but like a typical homer once WI lost I lost interest. In fact I pretty much switched off that WC after Samuels ran out Lara. big grin

 
Toney 2014-09-02 00:38:18 

In reply to black

CC MB most ardent WI fan is toying with the idea of accompanying the team to WC 2015 and you are just rewarding him with a lil cookie!! Man, you could have a least offer to pay the man's fare.
:- shock

 
Drapsey 2014-09-02 00:39:09 

In reply to Commie

Good on you Commie.

If only more of us were in a similar financial position, including having time on our hands, we certainly would've supported our beloved West Indies in tune.

Thank you for humbly representing us all.

 
Commie 2014-09-02 00:44:53 

In reply to Toney

I wish I was.

Funny...football or basketball fans spend more money on following their teams than an average WI cricket fan can dream of.

 
Cheeks 2014-09-02 00:46:55 

In reply to Drapsey

......including having time on our hands, we certainly would've supported our beloved West Indies in tune.


You seem to have PLENTEEEEE time on your hands.....yuh on every thread like a boomsie fly. cool

Doan blame Commie if does put he money whey he mout is.

 
Commie 2014-09-02 00:48:06 

In reply to Drapsey

Well considering a gap of 8 years between World Cups, and 2 years between seeing WI play live I'd suggest you need to raise the bar a little for what you consider having time and money big grin

How about answering those questions.

Saying you haven't seen WI play since 1961 isnt a crime you know.

 
Drapsey 2014-09-02 00:55:18 

In reply to Commie

Well I did attend WC 2007 with my Indian buddies, but alas, you disqualified that in your opening post.

 
Drapsey 2014-09-02 01:00:24 

In reply to Cheeks

As I previously told you, I refuse to apologize for my position in life. This includes my ability to have an opinion on any subject through the ability to articulate such opinion on any forum.

 
BatQuake 2014-09-02 01:04:34 

In reply to Commie

When last have you.

1. Seen WI play live at the ground in any form of the game.

Recently enough...

West Indies vs ........ in ...........



2. Been to a regional cricket game.

The latest regional game I've been to was one of the 2014 CPL matches. I had intended to see some more CPL games but was unable to make it as hoped.

The match I saw live was:

......... vs Jamaica in ...........

And yes y'all, I saw Gayle.



3. Travelled to see WI play (anywhere)

Recently enough...



4. Gone to a WC game featuring WI.

2007

 
Commie 2014-09-02 01:04:53 

In reply to Drapsey

I disqualified it for myself...not for the survey.

Good on you.

Seems you do sarcasm better than english.

 
Commie 2014-09-02 01:06:29 

In reply to BatQuake

I thought you disliked T20?

 
Drapsey 2014-09-02 01:09:07 

In reply to Commie

Seems you do sarcasm better than english.

One of my idiosyncrasies. wink

 
positiveg 2014-09-02 01:21:53 

In reply to Commie

1. Lone T20 vs Bangla (tained out) lol
2. Ja vs Lwd in SK
3. WI vs NZ - T20 in Fort Lauderdale - 2012
4. Never (can't quite remember if WI played a T20 WC game here in SK.

 
Commie 2014-09-02 01:23:50 

In reply to positiveg

2007 WC was strange.

Like it never happened. big grin

 
voiceofreason 2014-09-02 02:20:58 

In reply to Commie

1. Seen WI play live at the ground in any form of the game.

West Indies vs Zimbabwe 02 and 3rd March 2013 at North Sound, Antigua.

2. Been to a regional cricket game
.

Leewards vs Windwards in St. Thomas USVI several years ago.

3. Travelled to see WI play (anywhere)


See answer to 1.
4. Gone to a WC game featuring WI.


Never.

 
BatQuake 2014-09-02 02:29:41 

In reply to Commie

I thought you disliked T20?

The CPL is regional cricket comrade. Therefore it is only natural that I have an interest in it.


Now, what I have stood against is dat wretched IPL. I do follow international T20s and the regional format.


But for me a die-hard cricket fan, T20 cricket is a bit of a robbery. Three hours of cricket is just too short and leaves me wishing there was more to come.

Take it like dis. Say I like chocolate cake and liken it to T20 cricket. Giving me a chocolate cake lover a slice of cake ie T20 just ain't going to satisfy me and make me real happy as compared to if you had given me an entire chocolate cake ie 50 over cricket and Test cricket.

 
black 2014-09-02 02:34:43 

In reply to BatQuake

Take it like dis. Say I like chocolate cake and liken it to T20 cricket. Giving me a chocolate cake lover a slice of cake ie T20 just ain't going to satisfy me and make me real happy as compared to if you had given me an entire chocolate cake ie 50 over cricket and Test cricket.


If you eat the whole cake.....yuh gonna get fat

If yuh sit on your ass for 5 days watching Cricket.....yuh gonna get fat

Why not have ah slice??

 
BatQuake 2014-09-02 02:39:36 

In reply to Commie

Toying with the idea of going to WC in 2015.

Wow. Best I come with you or wha? wink wink

 
BatQuake 2014-09-02 02:40:22 

In reply to black

Why not have ah slice??

I'll get too thin with my bones showing. wink wink lol

 
Commie 2014-09-02 02:45:51 

In reply to BatQuake

Somehow I think my drinking, whoring, spliff smoking and dubious company will cause you to backslide or you will try to preach and meet an untimely end..probably before the plane leave the Caribbean.

I suggest we communicate via CC big grin

 
Yamfoot 2014-09-02 03:00:00 

In reply to Commie

When last have you.

1. Seen WI play live at the ground in any form of the game.
2. Been to a regional cricket game.
3. Travelled to see WI play (anywhere)
4. Gone to a WC game featuring WI.


1. At Sabina Park this year.

2. All the time. I think the last one was Windward Islands tournament last December or some time like that.

3. All the time. Wonderful memories. Caribbean grounds - Queens Park, New Queen's Park, Kensington, Warner Park, Sir Viv's stadium (never Recreation Ground), Sabina. Been to Bourda and Arnos Vale but for a regional match.

UK - Old Southampton ground, Canterbury, Oval, Lords, Trent Bridge (my favourite), Headingley, Grace Road.

4. 1999 in England was my first World Cup. Then of course 2007. I made sure I had the time off. Lawks, if these Wondians know how much I have spent on them, they better rise to the top now!

Where is the World Cup? I am out of it. No not planning to go. Saving up for Brazil in 2016 either for Formula 1 or Olympics. Lofty goals!

 
Commie 2014-09-02 03:10:03 

In reply to Yamfoot

You obviously are part of a narrow elite bourgeois.

So much travel.

That 99 WC was good though that Pak game, surrounded by zillions of Pak fans including their version of Uncle Lester, that bearded old cat who goes mental when boundaries are hit, felt kinda unfair.

BC Pires even did a story on us.

 
Commie 2014-09-02 03:16:22 

In reply to voiceofreason

Missed out on 2007.

 
BatQuake 2014-09-02 03:30:44 

In reply to Yamfoot

Where is the World Cup? I am out of it.

......(gasp)...........a cricket fan like you is asking where is the World Cup at this late hour?

Yamfoot, this is frightening.

 
BatQuake 2014-09-02 03:34:23 

In reply to Commie

Somehow I think my drinking, whoring, spliff smoking and dubious company will cause you to backslide or you will try to preach and meet an untimely end..probably before the plane leave the Caribbean.

But what trouble is dis boy. Hear what Commie going and do in dem people place nah?

Best I ring up Tony Abbott now and tell him to be on the alert for you...



And what you mean by me meeting an untimely end? Like you want me to mercilessly unleash my titanium-reinforced rod of iron on you or wha? lol lol



I suggest we communicate via CC

You may just be missing out on a potential life changing encounter eh...... wink

 
camos 2014-09-02 03:34:43 

In reply to Commie


I would not spend another penny to watch WI play!

 
BatQuake 2014-09-02 03:37:14 

In reply to camos

I would not spend another penny to watch WI play!


Shame on you. SHAAAAAAMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

You ain't ready yet.


I would banish all of you these fake supporters aka good time ONLY West Indies fans.

Only when things good all you does appear.....

 
Commie 2014-09-02 03:43:55 

In reply to camos

Why?

 
Commie 2014-09-02 03:45:08 

In reply to BatQuake

I am willing to miss that experience.

Everytime.

 
spider 2014-09-02 03:47:54 

Wi vs nz Sabina Park.

No regional matches since 2009. Used to watch everything that came to Alpart and Chedwin Park.

 
Commie 2014-09-02 03:48:45 

In reply to spider

What about cpl?

 
spider 2014-09-02 03:52:45 

In reply to Commie

No. Don't think I'd drive to Kgn to go even if I were in Jamaica. Watching on TV good enough for me.

 
BatQuake 2014-09-02 03:55:41 

In reply to Commie

I am willing to miss that experience.

Everytime.

lol lol lol.........(sigh)...

 
Larr Pullo 2014-09-02 12:40:08 

In reply to Commie

you forgot to ask about under 19 games....and club matches smile smile

 
Halliwell 2014-09-02 12:47:40 

1. Seen WI play live at the ground in any form of the game.
Southampton 2012 and lords 2012 with mikesiva
2. Been to a regional cricket game. Last time in Trinidad circa 2001
3. Travelled to see WI play (anywhere) failed trek to Northern morocco in 2002?
4. Gone to a WC game featuring WI. Never WC

 
Commie 2014-09-02 12:57:52 

In reply to Larr Pullo

I have a good idea who does.

Seaegg, anthonyp, doosra, Spuds and cherri, and the local bajan contingent. And chrissy when it in Yard big grin

 
Commie 2014-09-02 12:59:48 

In reply to Halliwell

Thanks.

 
natty_forever 2014-09-02 15:00:58 

In reply to Commie... I attend all matches when played at Sabina ... Saw ever match played in Jamaica 2007 WC.

 
openning 2014-09-02 15:28:55 

Red Stripe Barbados VS T&T 1993
WC 2007 in Bim and Antigua
England at the Mecca in ODI 2009
Barbados vs CCC Kraigg debut
Barbados U-19 VS T&T U 19, last youth tournament for barath and Holder, Kraigg played, at Banks.

 
Commie 2014-09-02 16:28:40 

In reply to openning

You are a real trooper smile

I suspect Kraigg going have to dedicate some kinda award to you if he make it big big grin

 
Drapsey 2014-09-02 16:49:34 

In reply to Commie

I watched a FC game between Jamaica and the Windwards at Alpart in 2005 (or 2006). That was just after Gayle scored his 317 (??) against the Saffies and he made 70+ in that game. Devon Smith scored a ton in that game and looked very good.

 
Commie 2014-09-02 16:56:24 

In reply to Drapsey

Where is Alpart btw...

kuntry ?

Devon Smith always looked good. From since U19 days.

I remember seeing he, Deonarine, Parchment and Vishal Arjune in the WI U19 team in England and thinking...WI future is bright.

Well WI future ended up blight.

 
Cornfused 2014-09-02 17:19:56 

Seen WI play live at the ground in any form of the game.
2014 West Indies vs NZ at the QPO
2.Been to a regional cricket game. Trinidad vs Guyana 4 day game 2006
3. Travelled to see WI play (anywhere) St Vincent WI vs Pakistan 200?
4. Gone to a WC game featuring WI. Never WC

 
Tryangle 2014-09-02 17:20:06 

I had a chance to attend the Oval in what, '03? when the Windies were touring England. My then g-f wanted to fool around instead. I was young and dumb. smile

Can't believe I haven't seen the WI live since the '07 World Cup. Now that I'm married and have a young-un, opportunities may be even fewer than when I was a bachelor.

 
spider 2014-09-02 18:19:29 

In reply to Drapsey

Is that the game that Smith Beat up Darren Powell bad bad? So bad that they left him out of Jamaica's next game even though he was selected for WI.

 
gvenkat 2014-09-02 18:41:14 

In reply to Commie

1. Seen WI play live at the ground in any form of the game.
2. Been to a regional cricket game.
3. Travelled to see WI play (anywhere)
4. Gone to a WC game featuring WI.


1. WI vs NZL at Dominica

2. Never been to a domestic game anywhere

3. Traveled to India to see WI play in 2011 WC

4. WI vs India at Chennai 2011.

 
Drapsey 2014-09-02 18:44:22 

In reply to Commie

Where is Alpart btw...

kuntry ?

Alpart is in St. Elizabeth.

Devon Smith always looked good. From since U19 days.

I remember seeing he, Deonarine, Parchment and Vishal Arjune in the WI U19 team in England and thinking...WI future is bright.

I used to have close to fist fights with my cousin on the Devon/Parchment who is better debate. Devon was my bet.

Talk about folly.

 
natty_forever 2014-09-02 19:16:32 

In reply to Drapsey... you cousin nuh know one raas about cricket. Yes, Devon was a shythound at the senior level, but was a dung heap bully ... Parchment couldn't bully him [beep].

 
Commie 2014-09-02 19:27:58 

In reply to natty_forever

Not one of these players made it from the U19 WI team.

This despite WI having both the batsman and bowler of the series, Devon Smith and Kenroy Peters.

Sad isht. England got Ian bell, Monty Panesar and James Anderson through.

WI u19 in England

ANother test

One Day batting
One day bowling
Youth Tests batting
Youth Tests bowling

 
openning 2014-09-02 21:39:09 

In reply to Commie

I suspect Kraigg going have to dedicate some kinda award to you if he make it big


When.
thats for the musician.
lol lol

 
rootsie114 2014-09-02 22:45:06 

In reply to Commie Never been to a game where WI lost, i must be
a lucky charm for them.Been to Sabina Park for WI vs Zim back to back ODI's in 2000/2001.Was in Fort Lauderdale for back to back T20's WI vs New Zealand 2012.
Jam vs TnT at Alpart and Jam vs Winwards same venue,plus countless number of school boy cricket.

 
ponderiver 2014-09-03 03:20:15 

In reply to Commie

1. Seen WI play live at the ground in any form of the game.

Southampton 2012 and 2004 when Lara get lixx dong by shoaib
1999 WORLD CUP v Pakistan at Bristol, also been to lords,Oval,Trent Bridge and Edgebaston. usually dont miss a tour to England

2. Been to a regional cricket game.
Last time in Trinidad watched the U15 tourney also saw young Bravo at U19

3. Travelled to see WI play (anywhere)

Trinidad v India Fatdulkar played very ordinary.

4. Gone to a WC game featuring WI. see 1
20/20 World cup v Sri Lanka at Trent Bridge Gayle carried we batting if memory serves me right

 
natty_forever 2014-09-03 12:16:45 

In reply to Commie.. well I still believe a sports psychologist would have helped. Hitlaire said it, not nicely. Therefore the WICB needs to put things in place to help these youngsters realize their TOTAL POTENTIAL.

 
Commie 2014-09-03 13:18:43 

In reply to ponderiver

Looks like a whole set of us were scattered in Bristol that day vs Pak.

 
Commie 2014-09-03 13:24:53 

In reply to natty_forever

WHy does it matter how it was said.

I actually think a PLAN is way more important than some psychologist.

Most U19 players graduate and there is no process through which they get promoted. Kenroy Peters is a case in point because when he came back into WI Cricket, WIndwards had Mclean, Cuffy, Deighton Butler etc all ahead of him and there was no criteria by which he could displace them. It was the WIndwards selectors who had the final say.

WI Selectors have to be asking local boards about players who played for WI at youth level and cannot make their island teams. Inevitably, the guys disappear or lose impetus.

ALot of cricket is about impetus. A guy goes from one level to the other seamlessly getting both playing time and experience, as well as attention from people in the know.

Sideline that guy and they regress quickly.

I wish Pybus luck.

 
Walco 2014-09-03 13:29:09 

In reply to Commie

When last have you.

1. Seen WI play live at the ground in any form of the game.
2. Been to a regional cricket game.
3. Travelled to see WI play (anywhere)
4. Gone to a WC game featuring WI.


Last saw WI v NZ T20s in Fort Lauderdale in 2012. Saw T&T play CCC at Jarrett Park (Montego Bay) back in 2009 or 2010? Saw 4 WI games in Jamaica and Barbados during WC 2007.

I too am considering going to 2015 WC in Australia. Looking at games in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and possibly Auckland. I'm expecting to see several unintentional B game performances from the B-gamers.

 
ponderiver 2014-09-03 13:54:29 

In reply to Commie

Travelled down that day on the same train as the pipeman .
I remember Ricardo Powell coming to the crease on debut

He departed just as quickly as he came all know shiv never even looked pon him.

Wasim Akram put some lashes pon Jimmy Adams that day and shoaib was as fast as fork!!!!!!!
One top edge off him by either Ridley or Campbell went like a rocket down to the third man boundary and crashed into the hoardings with the velocity of an exocet.

Managed to grab a few words with Waqar Younis who wasn't selected !!...... Smashing fellow

 
Commie 2014-09-03 14:04:45 

In reply to ponderiver

That top edge was off Campbell I think.

And Shoaib was literally pushing off the close to the boundary. His pace was scary.

I was in the middle of the Pak section next to their team mascot, that bearded guy who rallies all of them. We held our own until Shiv got out.

That Pak team was something else. Abdul Razzak was just emerging, Saqulain was in full flow. They should have been unstoppable.

I think Pybus was the coach then.

I remember one big deal and that was SHiv batting a foot out of his crease to try to manage the swing. Most batsmen looked scared out there.

 
ponderiver 2014-09-03 14:24:34 

In reply to Commie

I have met the bearded guy at the Rose Bowl

true story, on the way to southampton in 2004 my little band of west indian supporters were the subject of much good natured banter by a set of pakistani supporters who outnumbered us by about 10 to 1.

One supporter, to much merriment enquired about the whereabouts of our supporters....... when the laughter subsided, I replied ...they are all at the Oval preparing for the Final........ well it was pandemonium in the place

Nuff backslapping and handshaking., all this before the match had even started.!!

Later on i was introduced to the bearded one because the sound of my bugle as it greeted ever flashing drive by Sarwan became too much to bear.

He was very gracious and we took a few pictures together .... great day that was

incidentally at Bristol I was mostly in the hospitality tent Courtesy of a Gloucestershire connection.