DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC) — Head Coach Phil Simmons has praised Kraigg Brathwaite's astute leadership during the recent opening Test in Chattogram, pointing out that his handling of the bowlers was a testament to his ability to inspire.

The seasoned opener was asked to lead the weakened 15-man squad for the two-match tour here after regular captain Jason Holder declined selection due to COVID-19 fears and playing fatigue.

And he presided over a historic win last Sunday as West Indies stunned Bangladesh by three wickets after chasing down 395 on the final day at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.

“I personally think he was excellent in this Test match,” Simmons said in his assessment of Brathwaite.

“I like his demeanour and how he carried things on the field. And I'm especially happy for him because the last time he came down here [in 2018] he was captain and they were beaten quite easily.

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In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

sounds as though Simmons wants to clear the deck

So would Simmonds recommend that a change should be done going forward, also with the consistency of Bonner who should lose their selection when everyone is available?

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This message board is so hilarious. Thank God Simmons is not a Bajan. The comments would have been different. When Pollard was appointed white ball captain they said trinis ganging up. Can we assume now that this is because Kraigg Braithwaithe actually did well?

In reply to dayne

Brooks, Bravo, Pooran, Hetmyer, Hope, Chase etc. all competing for one spot unless they experiment with someone else at the top of the order or Blackwood finds himself in and out at 6.

Blackwood has to get a solid run now, unless he consistently gets out to stupid shots like in second inning of first test. I think that they are competing now for #3 spot, which I think should belong to Bonner with Mayers at #5 and Blackwood at his favourite #6 position. if we go for a specialist spinner in Warrican or Cornwall (to date, and I am sorry that Permaul did not get a look in) then Chase may be in trouble.

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Simmons will either lead the West Indies team to the top ranking or destroy it ...........