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HEADLINE: BBL teams show keen interest in Carlos Brathwaite
CaribbeanCricket.com
May 6, 2016, 3:20:42 AM
THE most explosive six-hitter in world cricket could be headed to Sydney.
In a move that would turn the city into a Caribbean kingdom, the Sixers are chasing Carlos Brathwaite, the ice-man who created history last month when he won West Indies the World Cup final by smashing four consecutive sixes in the final over.
Should the Sixers win the race to sign the hulking all-rounder, it would pit Brathwaite directly against Thunder dynamo Andre Russell in a cross-Sydney West Indies rivalry that would light up the BBL.
Currently on an IPL deal with the Delhi Daredevils worth nearly $1 million, Brathwaite is undoubtedly the hottest property in Twenty20 cricket right now – a Windies superstar with all the flair of Chris Gayle, but without the ego.
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Baje
May 6, 2016, 3:55:29 AM
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
Someone just had to take a dig at Chris Gayle. However I hope that youngsters see Carlos's instant fame as an indication that this cricket thing can bring instant fame and fortune. I hope that the most talented athletes, start lining up to play.
Baje
May 6, 2016, 4:04:24 AM
I think that at age 27, having recovered from a serious knee operation and having some shoulder problems, that he should take a leaf out of Andre Russel's book and concentrate on T-20.
He is a big guy, and if he insists in playing all three forms of the game, he is likely to shorten his career. Also it is difficult to excel at all three forms, so focusing on one, might definitely increase his skill set in that area.
Raggs
May 6, 2016, 4:13:07 AM
Good food your a big boy so eat up...
DIEHARD
May 6, 2016, 4:42:24 AM
In reply to Baje
that he should take a leaf out of Andre Russel's book and concentrate on T-20.
Not to worry, his increased T-20 demand in conjuction with the WICB's intransigence will ensure that he only plays the one format ..very soon..
Drapsey
May 6, 2016, 5:02:21 AM
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
Currently on an IPL deal with the Delhi Daredevils worth nearly $1 million, Brathwaite is undoubtedly the hottest property in Twenty20 cricket right now – a Windies superstar with all the flair of Chris Gayle, but without the ego.
I totally disagree.
When I first watched Carlos playing for the Samuels led dottie team, I thought he was the biggest egotist due to his reactions to directives. I only got over it when I saw how good he really was and noting the fact that it's customary for people of such talent to be somewhat cocky.
DIEHARD
May 6, 2016, 5:16:25 AM
In reply to Drapsey
Thin line between confidence & Arrogance
Logic
May 6, 2016, 5:47:35 AM
In reply to Drapsey
When I first watched Carlos playing for the Samuels led dottie team, I thought he was the biggest egotist due to his reactions to directives.
That's a seriously unfair assessment if you are talking about directives from Marlon Samuels. Show me the red-blooded individual with half a brain in his head wouldn't get frustrated with Marlon.
Logic
May 6, 2016, 5:47:41 AM
In reply to Drapsey
When I first watched Carlos playing for the Samuels led dottie team, I thought he was the biggest egotist due to his reactions to directives.
That's a seriously unfair assessment if you are talking about directives from Marlon Samuels. Show me the red-blooded individual with half a brain in his head wouldn't get frustrated with Marlon.
Drapsey
May 6, 2016, 6:08:06 AM
In reply to Logic
Apparently Carlos doesn't agree. Recall his attribute to Marlon after his T20 WC finals heroics.
Maybe that's why he is poised to become a superstar and you remain without logic. 
ponderiver
May 6, 2016, 6:19:06 AM
Logic
May 6, 2016, 6:54:05 AM
In reply to DrapseyCarlos said something about Marlon's captaincy during the T20 WC finals? I thought Sammy was captain?
Logic
May 6, 2016, 6:59:07 AM
In reply to Drapsey
By the way you should follow another post on here from openning - identifies Rahul Dravid as his cricketing hero. Clearly Carlos is a smart guy, a diplomatic and politically savvy. Did you realize that he has started his own bat brand? This fella ain't about chasing every skirt and clamping his feet on press conference tables.
Drapsey
May 6, 2016, 7:02:46 AM
In reply to Logic
You need to do justice to your handle.
Marlon, Carlos' senior batting partner, directed him (or advised him if you prefer) to 'swing'. Carlos heeded, and what a payoff!
Now, did anyone mention captain?
Logic
May 6, 2016, 7:03:00 AM
In reply to Drapsey
And that is why Marlon with all his talent ain't going nowhere near superstar status.
Drapsey
May 6, 2016, 7:04:26 AM
In reply to Logic
By the way you should follow another post on here from openning - identifies Rahul Dravid as his cricketing hero. Clearly Carlos is a smart guy, a diplomatic and politically savvy. Did you realize that he has started his own bat brand? This fella ain't about chasing every skirt and clamping his feet on press conference tables.
Not interested.
My only interest in Carlos is his cricket prowess.
Logic
May 6, 2016, 7:09:21 AM
In reply to Drapsey Now your exposing yourself to be a bit of a foo foo. 19 rund to get in one over. I don't what schooling Marlon got but Carlos went Cawmere. He didn't need Marlon to "direct" him to swing. You so accustomed to these fellas being such cruded braggards that just because a guy is gracious and shows some humility (in other words, he did what intelligent people do) in victory you take that as an indicator that he needed guidance.
Logic
May 6, 2016, 7:10:36 AM
In reply to Drapsey There are nuff guys with cricket prowess but many squander because of lack of substance between their ears.
Logic
May 6, 2016, 7:11:15 AM
In reply to Drapsey Even Tino Best got cricket prowess.
Drapsey
May 6, 2016, 7:14:24 AM
In reply to Logic
Now, where are you going with this?
natty_forever
May 6, 2016, 9:46:30 AM
In reply to Logic... well all I am seeing is that because you feel Marlon has no sense then there is no way he could offer guidance to Carlos ... okay!
WestDem
May 6, 2016, 9:59:44 AM
Poor West Indies lose yet anodda talented cricketer to the T20 circuit....good luck Carlos and mek nuff money...
sudden
May 6, 2016, 10:04:54 AM
In reply to WestDem
they lost him already?
DIEHARD
May 6, 2016, 10:11:40 AM
In reply to sudden
As good as..u think he'll turn down the contract to play PCL or WI cricket??
There will be other leagues calling..and he will answer..the ouctome is inevitable...resistance is futile
powen001
May 6, 2016, 2:21:42 PM
In reply to Baje
doesnt these digs at Chris remind you of how the haters came after Ali?
it was only the enlightened and years of hindsight that got people to be aware that Alis mouthings went far beyond just the jokes and bragging.
