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HEADLINE: Holder defends Gabriels swipe
CaribbeanCricket.com
2017-05-16 06:33:04
ROSEAU, Dominica – Captain Jason Holder has sprung to the defence of Shannon Gabriel, whose late rush of blood resulted in a series defeat to Pakistan on the final day of the decisive third Test yesterday.
With West Indies battling to save the match late in the evening, number 11 Gabriel survived just over half hour at the crease in a last wicket stand with century-maker Roston Chase, to frustrate the Pakistanis.
But with just one ball left to negotiate in the penultimate over of the day, Gabriel suffered a rush of blood, missed a swipe at leg-spinner Yasir Shah and was bowled for four, to hand the hosts a 101-run loss and a 2-1 defeat in the three-Test series.
Shannon Gabriel’s swipe and West Indies batting generally, ensured Misbah ul-Haq (waving flag) and Younis Khan (waving) created history in their final game for Pakistan.
“We’ve just got to give him encouragement. Up until then, he was doing an outstanding job, he’s done an outstanding job for us in this entire series,” Holder told reporters.
“He’s bowled his heart out. He’s gotten a match-winning haul for us in Barbados (second Test), he bowled his heart out in Jamaica (first Test), he bowled his heart out here in Dominica.”
He continued: “A lot of people don’t know where Shannon came from. Shannon started cricket quite late and to see the progress he’s made. I’ve been able to be with him in the HPC (High Performance Centre) and coming into international cricket, Shannon has made tremendous strides.
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Real-cricket
2017-05-16 07:01:50
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
Great move captain
Cornfused
2017-05-16 07:51:54
sgtdjones
2017-05-16 08:17:20
At least he didn't say the player should be shot
Captain, your team did well against good opposition.
The gang and you need to be congratulated since we see the progression.
bobby
2017-05-16 09:24:26
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
Well done, Cappo. But not really necessary. Only idiots would lay blame on Shannon. It should never have come down to numbers 9, 10 & 11. Blame those who were picked to bat. Or blame the WICBandits for destroying cricket in the region so that the cupboard is now empty.
Or blame the selectors for packing the team with inexperienced players, one behind the other. Especially since all we can see from these players is that vulgar, bad word associated with Carl Hooper - potential.
londoner
2017-05-16 09:52:19
In reply to bobby of course he should be blame. There was no excuse for that shot. One ball left, that ball should have been left alone. Its is as if has West Indies needs only to draw to escape from group of death. And went after that shot. He would say that wouldn't he. Plus they need to tell him that needs to spend more time polishing up batting. This is not an inter island game. Its a test match.
sunfish
2017-05-16 11:04:53
Captain had to stick by him despite his idiotic swipe at the wrong time.
lion
2017-05-16 11:17:03
One of the problems with us in the Caribbean is that we are quick to endorse mediocrity. We have to hold these players responsible. Cricket is a team sport not a one man show. One good act by a player does not nullify a moment of stark madness resulting in severe loss to the team. Shannon Gabriel should be suspended for at least a series. If he was out to a good ball, we would have simply said
touch luck. To the contrary, he threw away his wicket after a valiant effort by his team mates. By his wild and ill-advised action, he contributed in no small way to West Indies demise, a historic first series win to Pakistan in the Caribbean, a loss to Chase on being named Man-of-the-Series etc etc etc. In short Shannon Gabriel should be disciplined! The captain who has come out in his defense should also be disciplined. These players should understand what this means to cricket lovers of the Caribbean.
bobby
2017-05-16 11:51:26
In reply to londoner
How did the batsmen get out? Gabriel is not a batsman.
Cardiac
2017-05-16 12:28:09
In reply to lion
What should happen to the top order bats that left Gabriel in that situation? I absolutely hated Gabriel at the time of the incident. I'm sure he got a cold reception and a dressing down post match and that shot will haunt him for a long time to come. But what Holder did deserves credit because he would have given his strike bowler a vote of confidence and I'm sure Gabriel will look to make amends the next time his cappo gives him the ball.
Star
2017-05-16 12:30:39
In reply to bobby
Only idiots would lay blame on Shannon. It should never have come down to numbers 9, 10 & 11. Blame those who were picked to bat
Are you for real?
Going by your superior intellect, Gabriel should not be allowed to bat because he was not selected on the team to bat.
Sometimes one gets a true picture of who the idiots are by simply reading the rubbish they post on this forum
natty_forever
2017-05-16 12:35:03
In reply to bobby
Gabriel is not a batsman.
... really? ... suh we only allow 10 to bat?
natty_forever
2017-05-16 12:35:35
In reply to Star... Simple!
natty_forever
2017-05-16 12:36:16
Commendable Cappo ... we will give him flack on your behalf.
WestDem
2017-05-16 12:36:59
In reply to lion
That was one of the DUMBEST post ever on this and any MB....no wonder you post here very rare....tek yuh keyboard and fack off with yuh claiming to be a cricket lover!
natty_forever
2017-05-16 12:40:27
In reply to WestDem
That was one of the DUMBEST post ever on this and any MB
... really? You a newbie?
Gun_Play
2017-05-16 12:49:30
jelfew
2017-05-16 12:50:09
I have not seen where the captain "Holder defended Gabriel's swipe". Can someone show me please.
lion
2017-05-16 13:15:09
In reply to WestDem
Deal with the subject and forget the personal attacks .... Each batsman is made aware of the state of the match and the series. Gabriel needed to continue to do what was working for him, besides he's not a front-liner
Make the bowler work for the wicket, dont give it away
and everything else with it
Kay
2017-05-16 13:18:20
Hes bowled his heart out. Hes gotten a match-winning haul for us in Barbados (second Test), he bowled his heart out in Jamaica (first Test), he bowled his heart out here in Dominica.
That's a lot of heart he got ... what about some brain?
lion
2017-05-16 13:24:45
In reply to Cardiac
With respect to the state, having 7 balls to go before the end of the match, it didnt matter if it was #1 or #11. Ones action at that point has to be without question
If he had hit a 6, he would have been praised by some for going over the top with all those men around him
He should have told himself
I dare not take the chance
natty_forever
2017-05-16 13:33:55
Baje
2017-05-16 14:29:10
In reply to Cardiac
What should happen to the top order bats that left Gabriel in that situation? I absolutely hated Gabriel at the time of the incident. I'm sure he got a cold reception and a dressing down post match and that shot will haunt him for a long time to come.
His teammates would have given him a warm welcome. They are a team. They are sportsmen. They can imagine how badly he would be feeling
Baje
2017-05-16 14:30:44
In reply to lion
Each batsman is made aware of the state of the match and the series. Gabriel needed to continue to do what was working for him, besides he's not a front-liner
Make the bowler work for the wicket, dont give it away
and everything else with it
We know that. It is the suspension for a series that folks like me are wondering about.
Baje
2017-05-16 14:31:32
lion
2017-05-16 14:49:32
In reply to Baje
Well, maybe you have a better recommendation. Players have to recognize that there are consequences to their actions. There has to be a hearing that vindicates or condemns his action. Otherwise, how would they improve? How would West Indies climb to #1 or #2 or #3? Discipline has to be promoted in all departments.
Star
2017-05-16 14:56:02
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
Hes bowled his heart out. Hes gotten a match-winning haul for us in Barbados (second Test), he bowled his heart out in Jamaica (first Test), he bowled his heart out here in Dominica.
The above quote is pure crap.
LION:
By his wild and ill-advised action, he contributed in no small way to West Indies demise, a historic first series win to Pakistan in the Caribbean,
One hundred percent correct. I don't even think Gabriel was aware of this important fact.
That is how clueless these so called professional cricketers are.
As I mentioned on another thread, that is the type of cricketers the WICB are looking for. Brainless cricketers
Norm
2017-05-16 15:37:21
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
Really good of Holder to speak up for Gabriel.
The criticism of Gabriel's batting, despite him doing his job as a bowler really well, is disappointing.
Meanwhile, there is hardly any criticism of the batsmen who failed to do their jobs, which includes the entire team except Chase and the specialist bowlers.
Not that negative criticism of these players makes any sense, anyway.
londoner
2017-05-16 15:58:26
In reply to bobby that is stupid, when you are fighting a war every one is a soldier from the private to the General, and if he tells you to old that ground you must try and old it. That was a rush of blood to the head. One ball need to negotiate, and he did that? now come on. If he had been bowl by a beauty I could understand, and to get out like that is quite stupid. You may like mediocre, I don't. His fielding is another point still not up to scratch. But that is for another time.