Mon, Apr 23, '12
Get the sign-writer ready. If Shane Shillingford's first day of Test cricket in his home nation was an audition to have a stand named after him at Windsor Park, it couldn't have gone much better. Shillingford finished the day with four wickets and put West Indies in a strong position as the Australian batsmen struggled to handle his bounce and turn, and at the close of play West Indies had given themselves a chance of the victory they needed to draw the series.
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Thu, Apr 19, '12
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad — The West Indies Cricket Board’s Selection Panel has called up left-hander Assad Fudadin to squad for the third Digicel Test against Australia at Windsor Park in Dominica.
Thu, Apr 19, '12
As it had threatened to do the weather had the final say in Port-of-Spain and end the prospect of a fascinating finish after both captains took up each other's challenge to force a positive result. Michael Clarke declared to leave West Indies a target of 215 in 61 overs then Darren Sammy promoted himself to No. 3 as the hosts reached 53 for 2 when bad light forced them off followed shortly by rain.
The initial asking rate for West Indies of 3.52 was considerably more than had been managed for a sustained period at any stage of the game. However, Sammy's attacking mindset put his team ahead of the rate as he took on Australia's bowlers, especially Ben Hilfenhaus who he hit for 14 off three deliveries.
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Thu, Apr 19, '12
Flicking between West Indies v Australia on one channel and Roayal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors on another is a weird experience. It's a bit like watching Usain Bolt run the 100m final one minute, then following a handful of runners jogging through the practically deserted countryside.
The sight of Chris Gayle bashing Pune's bowling to smithereens, including five successive sixes in one over, brought the struggles of West Indies into sharp focus.
Full article at the Telegraph