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Darren Bravo, requested to play PCL cricket

 
openning 2016-02-14 18:19:55 

WIPA ‏@wiplayers 9m9 minutes ago
Middle order batsman Darren Bravo has requested to stay home and play in the PCL. The WICB says Bravo's replacement will be named shortly

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navindesigns 2016-02-14 18:22:18 

Nurse replaced narine

 
nick2020 2016-02-14 18:26:47 

He has opted out of T20 cricket before. Seems strange with the way things are nowadays.

Any guesses why?

 
positiveg 2016-02-14 18:39:15 

In reply to nick2020

I think Bravo might be looking at the bigger picture.
Though he may be a stable batsman forbus to have in the middle ofer for our T20 team, he seems wanting to become more of a pure batsman.
He don't just want to be seen a a T20 cricketer.
He's one of our best young batsman and he wants to prove it in the longer formats of the game

The Tri series and then India coming in the summer. I sure he wants to show his worth then

 
Slipfeeler 2016-02-14 18:40:03 

In reply to nick2020

Man wants to stay home and concentrate on his test battling instead of developing the bad habits of T20 batsmen.

 
cricketest 2016-02-14 19:00:45 

maybe his personal issues are back!

 
hawk 2016-02-14 19:10:20 

Wow, I would support this at this stage of his career, there is enough big hitters around and with him as our best test batsmen it would do him the world of good to work on his batting in the PCl, they can take Dwayne Smith who has no Test aspirations

 
methodic 2016-02-14 19:12:07 

In reply to openning

I don't know, he might think he is close to reaching a higher level in the longer format and do not want to miss the opportunity the PSL will give him now.

 
sudden 2016-02-14 19:13:24 

Maybe the Trinis are withdrawing one by one and using various excuses to do so

 
methodic 2016-02-14 19:15:37 

In reply to sudden

well isn't Dwayne Bravo in

 
sudden 2016-02-14 19:19:07 

In reply to methodic

Darren was in until today, ent? They have until Tuesday to sign. We shall see

 
openning 2016-02-14 19:20:40 

Middle-order batsman, Darren Bravo has since written to the selectors to say, “Indeed I’m very grateful and humbled for the opportunity to represent the West Indies Cricket Team at the World Cup. However, I’m of the firm belief that I have a very big part to play in the resurgence of West Indies cricket in the longer formats of the game and I will like the opportunity to play in our Professional Cricket League (PCL) because it will put me in good stead and will allow me to achieve those goals that I have aligned myself for the year 2016 and beyond.” - See more at:http://wicricnews.com/blog/twelve-wt20-contracts-signed-darren-bravo-out-nurse-in#sthash.3NDIqOhD.dpuf


Bravo

 
methodic 2016-02-14 19:25:35 

In reply to sudden

Dwayne has already signed. Phil Simmons, Darren Sammy and the other seniors had this team planned out to a T. Listen to Sammy's interview again. They gave Pollard as much time as possible to recover from his injury. They gave Narine as much time as possible to rework his action. Both scenarios didn't work out. I think Darren Bravo wants to champion the test cause.

 
methodic 2016-02-14 19:30:07 

In reply to sudden

t. John’s, ANTIGUA – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) is in receipt of 12 signed contracts from players who were selected for the upcoming 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament. Those players who were originally named in the 15-man squad include:
1. Sulieman Benn
2. Jason Holder
3. Andre Fletcher
4. Darren Sammy – captain
5. Dwayne Bravo
6. Samuel Badree
7. Lendl Simmons
8. Jerome Taylor
9. Andre Russell
10. Marlon Samuels
11. Denesh Ramdin
12. Chris Gayle
- See more at:http://wicricnews.com/blog/twelve-wt20-contracts-signed-darren-bravo-out-nurse-in#more-39795

 
doosra 2016-02-14 19:46:36 

Is there an elephant in the room razz big grin big grin

 
doosra 2016-02-14 19:46:36 

confused

 
silver 2016-02-14 20:33:51 

In reply to methodic


Don't think so. I think this latest drama might separate the senior players and Bravo don't want to be part of it

 
XDFIX 2016-02-14 20:43:59 

In reply to doosra

Sammy is that elephant!!

Bravo not interested in playing under Sammy

 
anandgb 2016-02-14 20:56:51 

In reply to doosra

lol lol lol lol

 
Maispwi 2016-02-15 10:41:53 

In reply to openning

So he shudda been playing against Guyana

 
FanAttick 2016-02-15 10:47:53 

In reply to anandgb

Cowlasher Smith for Bravo...

 
seaegg99 2016-02-15 12:37:37 

Actually, during the tour to Australia Bravo have mentioned his intentions in relation to Test Cricket. He seemed to want to really dedicate himself to it. Guess this is following that path.

 
openning 2016-02-15 13:07:03 

In reply to Maispwi

They left out Ramdin and Bravo for the match against Guyana

 
ellisstreet 2016-02-15 13:24:26 

Excellent decision.

 
Priapus 2016-02-15 13:34:24 

In reply to XDFIX

Bravo not interested in playing under Sammy


Let me guess....you got that from the man himself.

 
googley 2016-02-15 14:05:56 

In reply to positiveg


I think Bravo might be looking at the bigger picture.
Though he may be a stable batsman forbus to have in the middle ofer for our T20 team, he seems wanting to become more of a pure batsman.
He don't just want to be seen a a T20 cricketer.
He's one of our best young batsman and he wants to prove it in the longer formats of the game

The Tri series and then India coming in the summer. I sure he wants to show his worth then



Was this before he was unsold at the IPL or after?

Also, does this mean he will be pulling out of the CPL?

cool

 
mikesiva 2016-02-16 05:00:28 

In reply to googley

the CPL is the elephant in the room.
smile

 
Pacy 2016-02-16 05:31:55 

In reply to googley

Was there any instance when he was sold but did not join IPL?

 
mikesiva 2016-02-21 01:09:04 

If Lil Bravo opted out of the West Indies T20 side to play PCL cricket, is he currently playing for Trinidad against Jamaica?

cool

 
brians_da_best 2016-02-21 02:33:49 

In reply to Pacy

I think so, he did turn down ipl once before, didn't he?

I like his attitude. We need more players to focus on our domestic cricket.

 
mikesiva 2016-02-21 05:16:30 

In reply to brians_da_best

Then why isn't Lil Bravo playing for Trinidad against Jamaica now?
cool

 
doosra 2016-02-21 05:31:12 

In reply to mikesiva

Because lendl Simmons thinks solozano is deserving and therefore ...

Lol