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There are a few unmistakable conclusions to be drawn from the West Indies squad for the imminent ODIs in India.

One is that in the limited time prior to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the new selection panel, under Clive Lloyd, is focusing on players who have been there, done that. Another is that spinners do not figure prominently in their World Cup plans, a third that the search for a capable allrounder continues.

Six of the 15 players heading for India for the five matches (Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Darren Sammy, Kemar Roach, Ravi Rampaul and Andre Russell) were in the previous World Cup there in 2011, when West Indies were comfortably defeated by Pakistan in the quarter-final. Assuming that Chris Gayle recovers from the operation on his back and none of the others breaks down, the number to go on to South Africa in January for a final build-up to the World Cup will be seven.

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In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
Cozier is correct on one thing. The term 'all rounder' is loosely used in the West Indies.

They are all bits and pieces players who are terribly inconsistent. Having 4 and 5 of them in a team at the same time is a recipe for disaster