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Think bold selectors...Cornwall for Luckyshoo.

 
voiceofreason 2017-05-04 22:51:26 

You need to win this series. That should be the only change.
cool

 
mkcharles 2017-05-05 06:51:57 

In reply to voiceofreason

Bishoo's ROLE in this TEAM is to provide a spin option, bat at 9 and occupy the crease preferably in tandem with a batter and he is an asset in an already weak fielding team...no we all like Cornwall but the only similarity is that of a slow bowler...so assuming that you are SURE Cornwall will make the bowling stronger are will he fill the ROLE that is required by the TEAM, then is it really Bishoo's position?
big grin big grin

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2017-05-05 07:30:39 

In reply to voiceofreason

Even in victory you can't resist insularity

 
NewsJunkie 2017-05-05 08:40:01 

In reply to FuzzyWuzzy


yep. Bishoo is too Indian for VoR.

 
FuzzyWuzzy 2017-05-05 08:51:15 

In reply to NewsJunkie

No. It's more where Bishoo was born and lives

 
sgtdjones 2017-05-05 08:55:07 

I vote that the team stay as is VOR.

 
camos 2017-05-05 09:01:49 

In reply to voiceofreason

with all those 400+ score against LI this season?

 
CricketLuva4 2017-05-05 09:13:57 

In reply to voiceofreason

You think we'd play 2 off spinners? Why do you think that's a good idea?

 
Baje 2017-05-05 09:30:10 

But Bishoo gets wickets, Why drop him? We are one bowler short, so I could support Cornwall replacing a batsman

 
camos 2017-05-05 09:40:29 

In reply to Baje

you can't drop a bat until Dorwich develops into a consistent batsman.

 
Cricket_101 2017-05-05 09:42:21 

In reply to voiceofreason

It's not a pageant or a popularity contest... Bishoo has done well with bat and Ball to be retained for the final test. sad

 
JahJah 2017-05-05 09:45:14 

In reply to voiceofreason

You want to drop Bishoo but keep the baseball player?

DWL! big grin

 
sgtdjones 2017-05-05 09:47:06 

Summarised scores:

Merry Boys 161-6 (20 overs) (Isaiah Rajah 39, Amir Jangoo 37, Lincoln Roberts 33, Ranga Latchana 24, Rishaad Harris 18 n.o.; Ahkeel Mollon 3/22, Rahkeem Cornwall 2/21) vs Clarke Road 146-8 (20 overs) (Kyle Hope 65, Yannick Ottley 34, Clevon Kalawan 18 n.o.; Keon Isaac 4/15)


VOR will be happy. Cornwall busy playing in T&T at Lara stadium.

 
Baje 2017-05-05 09:51:24 

In reply to camos
Thats the dilemma, we have a weak batting line up, and we are 1 bowler short. I am willing to gamble that the extra bowler will make a bigger contribution than the extra batsman.

 
SnoopDog 2017-05-05 09:51:54 

In reply to voiceofreason

Cornwall for Luckyshoo.


Just ask KFC to prepare the lunches for all 5 days of the 3rd Test. That will get him to the ground. lol

 
SnoopDog 2017-05-05 09:56:36 

In reply to sgtdjones

Rahkeem Cornwall 2/21)


Oh meh belly!!!!! lol lol lol

 
solidrock 2017-05-05 10:47:36 

In reply to voiceofreason

Absolutely agree.
"Whatever food you are eating for breakfast keep it up, because Cornwall will add the needed venom to our present pace and spin if we continue to only have 4 full time bowlers (with part timer Chase as fifth)"

Although I am edgy with Singh give him a third rodeo and hope for the best. Singh simply has a problem in facing faster bowlers. Someone, please help the young man.

 
SnoopDog 2017-05-05 10:52:49 

In reply to solidrock

because Cornwall will add the needed venom in pace and spin


How? By threatening to eat the batsman? lol

 
camos 2017-05-05 11:00:58 

In reply to voiceofreason


Picking Cornwall would be thinking big, not that is the same as bold!

lol

 
Narper 2017-05-05 11:28:43 

Didn't Bishoo get 6-80 against OZ the last time WI played in Dominica?
This test match

 
Runs 2017-05-05 11:29:24 

In reply to Narper

Bishoo no good bro

 
powen001 2017-05-05 11:34:58 

In reply to voiceofreason

Cornwall will FILL all spaces if he merely shows up...

However...The team stays as is.

 
powen001 2017-05-05 11:36:58 

In reply to SnoopDog

lol lol

He could work - if intimidation is the goal big grin

 
aliaskid13 2017-05-05 12:04:05 

In reply to voiceofreason

I would go one further and say drop Singh, move up Dowrich and the skipper one place and fit in Jimbo at 8. That will solve 3 problem in one. we get rid of the weak link in the middle order, we bring in an extra specialist bowler and we maintain the batting strength of the lower order.

 
Runs 2017-05-05 12:12:51 

In reply to aliaskid13

Hope snd Singh added an 80 runs partnership for the 6th wicket. As we saw, the others tumbled cheaply. That partnership was vital in giving us the lead that we posted. I will not drop Singh for the last test but retain the same team. wink

 
Mustwin 2017-05-05 12:13:14 

In reply to voiceofreason The 13 will remain unchanged as per lockhart sebastien.

 
sgtdjones 2017-05-05 12:13:18 

In reply to SnoopDog

How? By threatening to eat the batsman? lol



razz razz razz

 
SnoopDog 2017-05-05 12:20:59 

In reply to sgtdjones

29.1 Cornwall to Misbah, OUT! Cornwall sends down an innocuous delivery (which Misbah blocks) then says something to the batsman who then proceeds to knock down his own stumps and run off to the pavilion. Extraordinary scenes here in Dominica! lol

 
sgtdjones 2017-05-05 12:23:31 

In reply to SnoopDog

I see you on a roll today man

You have me cracking up.

lol lol lol

 
aliaskid13 2017-05-05 12:24:33 

In reply to Runs

We look like we're playing a bowler short. And the Dominica pitch is spin friendly no? So why not add another specialist spinner? That would be Al Jo and the Angel up front, Skipper third seamer, Bishoo and another spinner (Cornwall in my opinion) plus Chase, and KB as the part timers to run off some overs if needed.

 
SnoopDog 2017-05-05 12:29:09 

In reply to sgtdjones

It's the over before lunch Bro. lol

You can understand the bowler's tactics in this situation. lol

 
powen001 2017-05-05 12:47:36 

In reply to SnoopDog

lol lol lol lol lol lol

 
Baje 2017-05-05 19:50:35 

In reply to Narper
He got the cream of the crop too. Interesting enough, Dowrich was batting at #4 then

 
voiceofreason 2017-05-05 19:58:08 

In reply to aliaskid13

Very well done. Brilliant team!

 
Runs 2017-05-05 20:41:19 

In reply to voiceofreason

Where will he field, can take first through third slips lol

 
analyst-kid 2017-05-05 21:37:43 

Think about this....it wouldn't happen but think about this:

Reifer for Singh

Cornwall for Bishoo

....would strengthen both our bowling and batting!

 
tc1 2017-05-05 22:23:51 

In reply to Runs

not nice

 
Baje 2017-05-05 22:47:53 

In reply to analyst-kid
Why do you think that Cornwall is a better bowler than Bishoo?

 
Norm 2017-05-05 23:51:57 

Of the current WI bowlers, Bishoo gets the most wickets per match (almost 4). You would like to drop him for someone with zero Test experience from your territory?

Should we also do this for every future Test?

 
buds 2017-05-06 06:56:02 

In reply to voiceofreason

Drop the baseball player..Thats bold.

 
Runs 2017-05-06 07:46:08 

In reply to Norm

I truly can't understand the reasoning by some.

 
DIEHARD 2017-05-06 08:23:16 

Cornwall for Singh and Roach for Bishoo.

Only changes I'd make.

But the team good as is

 
Baje 2017-05-06 08:33:04 

In reply to DIEHARD
I could support an extra pacer: Roach or Taylor for a batsman,
but what evidence is there that Cornwall is better than Bishoo? Besides, look at Bishoo's numbers over the last five tests against the same opponent and tell me why you would drop him?

 
mkcharles 2017-05-06 08:55:33 

In reply to Baje

Ppl expect the selectors will drop a batsman in a weak batting team? and one that has won 2 in 3 despite a much maligned bowling attack and especially when all of the major teams play 4 specialist?

England is an anomaly because they have Butler, Stokes and Ali so the team dynamic is very flexible. We certainly can't replace a batsman for Cornwall because he is not a front line batsman. He does not make the bowling unit stronger if he replaces Bishoo.

So the question the selctors will ask is do the likes of a Reifer, Mayers and every other 2-dimensional player qualify as a genuine all-rounder if not Cornwall. Me thinks they are right now all of the same although all could be useful squad and role players. They each don't command a certain starting role.

The only change to this current team is a batsman for a batsman or if we choose to play another pacer for Bishoo if conditions demands this, or we are so inclined.

 
buds 2017-05-06 09:15:14 

In reply to mkcharles

We have a weak batting line up and need to shore up eleven w a batsman.. Make sense. WI cannot keep relying on tail-enders to bail us out regularly.

 
Baje 2017-05-06 09:27:30 

In reply to mkcharles
Our batting lineup is weak. However I believe that dropping one of our weaker batsmen will make minimal impact on the scoreboard.
I do not believe replacing a batsman with Reifer or Mayers make any sense, I do not have that confidence in their bowling and they are mediocre at best with the bat. I really havent been able to assess the quality of Cornwall. My preference would be a proven seamer like Roach or Taylor. I think that Pakistan will always dismiss us for 300 or less. Our best bet is to keep these games to low scoring affairs.

 
DIEHARD 2017-05-06 10:23:32 

In reply to Baje

I think West Indies need to be bold and give the Cornwalls and Reifers a look in.

Maybe they could be our Ali or Stokes.

Moving Holder up to 7 also gives the team more options.

I think Cornwalls returns in A team games shows that he deserves a trial at the next level

Hetmyer and Singh are in due to their D.C. performances against international competition. Look at their stats first against Sri Lanka A. Then against Pakistan in the tour game.

Cornwall also performed well

 
jacksprat 2017-05-06 11:39:15 

In reply to voiceofreason

What, Chesney Hughes and Twinkletoes are not available?

 
mkcharles 2017-05-06 14:26:14 

In reply to mkcharles

 
mkcharles 2017-05-06 14:26:43 

In reply to Baje

I am partial to another pacer like Roach or K.Joseph but I do understand what the selectors are doing. The performers for the past 3 seasons are getting a chance until they stink up the place. Hence why Cummins will stay in the squad and Singh gets a look in.

Mohammed does not present a persuasive enough case for them to bypass a youngster because 12 months or reasonable performance (check the stats), does not undo 10 seasons of underachievement. As for Taylor he must tell everyone the circumstances concerning his retirement then non-retirement.

Cornwall is close but the issues with his mobility are real and the selectors have said so. He can only field in limited positions and can only run long ones to start with so ppl need to tell him what he has to do and stop belly aching about his non selection. I saw him at Kensington this season an although I know he is a talented player he was absolutely awful that match in all three dimensions. It is a fact that the Selectors and Coach were present specifically to have a close up of him.