debut: 2/16/24
240 runs
Kraigg Brathwaite made a comment after the Brisbane test match, regarding the state of the pitches in the Caribbean. He said that they are slowly getting better...but still need to improve. I think we are seeing this now and the rewards are there for all to see. Obviously, the majority of the leading wicket takers are spinners but that is due more to the inability of the batsmen around the region to play spin, rather than an abundance of top level slow bowlers.
Isai Thorne has certainly shown that he may well be the next quickie to wear the Windies colors...and from Guyana again, like the most recent success story Shamar Joseph.
Better pitches, i.e. good even surfaces with decent carry is the way forward. Give a fast bowler reason to bend his back and batsmen value for their shots.
Personally, I have been very happy to see the development of players like Mikyle Louis and Keacy Carty from the Leewards, Kevin Sinclair and Tevin Imlach of Guyana, Jangoo and Goolie from T&T and especially, Kevin Wickham of Barbados. Most of the test batters have gotten some sort of form as the season has progressed, with only Chanderpaul and McKenzie really struggling and even Tage had that one knock (but nothing else!)