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Pollard added to world cup squad?

 
anthonyp 2019-05-17 00:43:59 

Ah see a bunch of people posting on Facebook that CWI add him to the squad.. some local Trinidad channel had it on the news apparently..

Anybody could confirm this? Hopefully is not Russell he replacing

 
spider 2019-05-17 00:56:16 

In reply to anthonyp

Someone got injured?

 
anthonyp 2019-05-17 00:58:33 

In reply to spider

Yes.. I really hope it's not Russell

 
timeless99 2019-05-17 01:12:59 

If that's true then that mean ruselle is out sad news

 
spider 2019-05-17 01:34:54 

In reply to timeless99

Why does everyone think it's Russell?

 
Realsteel 2019-05-17 01:46:36 

I

 
openning 2019-05-17 02:10:00 

In reply to Realsteel
Was Carlos selected in the Tri series fourteen?

 
spider 2019-05-17 02:33:04 

In reply to anthonyp

Not sure the report is true

 
InHindsight 2019-05-17 03:01:41 

If someone is replaced we've not heard of any inquiries and would that be the method of announcement?

 
openning 2019-05-17 04:37:08 

Pollard in Windies W Cup squad

 
methodic 2019-05-17 05:09:17 

In reply to openning

the next player might be Dwayne Bravo. Bold reporting from the Guardian they must have good sources.

 
mikesiva 2019-05-17 09:35:20 

In reply to openning

“In keep­ing with tour­na­ment reg­u­la­tions, we sub­mit­ted our squad pri­or to the dead­line date. All play­ers named for the Tri-Na­tions Se­ries could, how­ev­er, stake a claim to be in the fi­nal 15-mem­ber squad that will be sub­mit­ted af­ter the Tri-Se­ries and be­fore the fi­nal dead­line next month.”

Encouragement for Ambris....

 
Kay 2019-05-17 10:57:59 

Wishful thinking …..

 
Courtesy 2019-05-17 11:02:46 

In reply to Kay

Yep.

...Guardian Me­dia Sports un­der­stand that the se­lec­tion pan­el head­ed by Ja­maican Robert Haynes de­cid­ed that the 32-year-old Pol­lard should be in­clud­ed to add that need­ed ex­pe­ri­ence to the youth­ful West In­dies team at this ma­jor event...

The braggadocious Vinode gave it away here with the use of the word "should" and further, considering Pollards's dismal record in ODI he does not stake a claim ahead of Campbell and Ambris.

 
Gun_Play 2019-05-17 11:21:22 

Big Bravo or Paul would be a better option.

 
goliath 2019-05-17 11:34:25 

Give Allen some Panadol and send him back home

 
methodic 2019-05-17 11:39:26 

In reply to Courtesy

"should"


how you want to bet he in the squad?

 
Courtesy 2019-05-17 11:47:44 

In reply to methodic

This would surprise me and I would like to be presented with the justification.

 
Str8_Drive 2019-05-17 12:30:08 

Pollar on the squad ???

 
Str8_Drive 2019-05-17 12:31:06 

Yet an­oth­er Trinida­di­an could find him­self on the team, as sources told Guardian Me­dia that they are await­ing a fit­ness re­port on one of the men orig­i­nal­ly se­lect­ed on the team and if he can’t make it, an­oth­er Trinida­di­an is on stand­by to get in­to the team.


Wow , this looks like Narine could come back into play ?

 
positiveg 2019-05-17 12:48:58 

In reply to anthonyp

You guys realise Guardian does this a lot, post a story about a Trini player as a way to force the hand of the CWOI
so if it no happen they get the backing of the Trini public at calling for the heads of the CWI and its selectors.
Just look at the number of times the words Trinidad player is mentioned in the article.

 
grugru 2019-05-17 12:54:30 

In reply to positiveg

“Force the hand of the cwi? smile
That is possible?

 
solidrock 2019-05-17 12:56:27 

I really hope this story is wrong about Pollard. We gain nothing having him in the squad.

 
jen 2019-05-17 14:48:35 

This story is a rumour.

 
sgtdjones 2019-05-17 14:52:05 

Comments

Mofrad: "Curious to know the expected playing 11 of Windies during the world cup. 1. Gayle 2. Hope....and then?" -- I'm guessing they were initially going with something like Gayle, Lewis, Hope, Hetmyer, Darren Bravo, Russell, Holder, Nurse, Roach, Gabriel, Cottrell, with Allen coming in for one of the quicks depending on conditions. Let's see what their final squad is, now that the likes of Ambris and Campbell have put their hand up.

Anon06: "A few overlooked facts regarding the debate on Pollard's possible selection: The Super50 was played in October (earlier than usual) to allow all "stars" to turn up and stake a claim to WI selection for the the Bangladesh and England ODI series, and from there, the WC. Pollard made 69 runs in 7 innings, averaging 9.85 and a SR of 88. Top score of 30. 5 sixes. Is he really worth it? Remember he averages under 26 after 101 ODIs. Selection for a WC should NOT be based on PSL and IPL performances."

Ben Hebbert: "Not only is Pollard's ODI record distinctly average, but he is also another player who eats up a ridiculous number of dot balls. Are people seriously suggesting he should bat No.6? Jason Holder is a far superior batsman. Pollard would be an unnecessary selection in the WC squad. "


Kevin Snaggs: "I'm from Trinidad and agree that Pollard should not be on the WC team. His ODI record does not merit a place on the squad. I will be even more controversial and question Darren Bravo's place on the side based on his ODI form for the past year. Darren has not produced for the WI this year, he has one 1/2 century. As a top order batsman this is not good enough. There is great talent in this current side that one can argue deserve a spot ahead of him. "


Andy: "Most of the arguments made against Pollard are ill-founded. Pollard is one of the better rotaters of strike among current West Indian batsmen. He is an unbelievably good fielder and will help to lift the standard of our fielding. His current batting average is not a true reflection of his ability and it will only get better if he plays more ODI cricket in this batsman-friendly era. Conclusion, the man will add value to the side in more ways than one." -- We'll soon see whether CWI agrees with you or with Kevin...

Stats Black: "I dont see how Pollard fits in the mix of things. it would make more sense to replace Allen with Chase and Ambris for Bravo/Braitewate."

Mihit: "I would take a Pollard over someone like a Braithwaite/Darren Bravo, any day in my team"