Thu, May 2, '02
reprinted from Wisden
Online
After the high of Trinidad, India came crashing down to Earth
with such a thud that you had to wince. They came to the Kensington
Oval with a record that read, seven matches, six defeats. After
being bowled out for a pathetic 102, the figure in the defeats
column might need an increment soon.
Only Sourav Ganguly, with a gutsy 48, showed any semblance of
defiance, the rest were empty Coke cans trapped under a
steamroller. By the time the heavens opened for the fourth and
final time, West Indies had knocked off 33 runs for the loss of
Stuart Williams?s wicket.
Well, I have finally managed to crawl towards the line. Unlike
our man at last lap though, 'Commie' is still sharing his drink and
thoughts.
I was asked about the whole point of these articles. I believe
critical thinking is dangerously stagnant all over the Caribbean.
The inertia is such that I would consider cricket journalism one of
the easiest professions in the region, and it keeps on being easy
despite our supposed 'love' for West Indies.
Here we are again. On Thursday morning in Barbados, West Indies
cricket faces its latest examination from India and from its own
lack of confidence. The third test at the Kensington Oval is upon
us.
Carl Hooper and the management team have a few options available in
determining the makeup of the final eleven. From the Trinidad Test,
Ridley Jacobs for Junior Murray is automatic but there is a big
decision to be made in the bowling department.