Food for thought for Simmons, Lloyd ahead of Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe tours

Mon, Jun 15, '15

Typically, the reactions to being demolished for 114, losing the Test by 277 runs and the series 2-0 are as wild as they are varied.

“You know what they ’ave to do? They ’ave to bring back Powell and Pollard!” shouts an irate from the stands as Australian captain Michael Clarke conducts an impromptu media conference on the outfield minutes after his team had completed the demolition job in the blistering sunshine of the fourth afternoon at Sabina Park.

Someone next to the shouter points out to him that Kieran seems to have turned his back on the game and remains out of touch in his native Nevis, while Kieron is yet to play a Test match and may never do so. Silence follows.

But that’s okay. There’s always someone else willing to take on the role of town crier.

“When we goin’ pick we best team?” asks another. You know where he’s going with that. Bring back Gayle, Simmons, big Bravo, Chanderpaul, Russell and Narine. And since we going that way, Pollard too.