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dayne 2019-08-31 11:28:35 

Holder did better in his captaincy yesterday, he was setting attacking fields and motivating his teammates, his critics should be praising him on his improvement, maybe he has been visiting this website.

 
BeatDball 2019-08-31 11:32:41 

In reply to dayne The bloke is doing his darnest, but facters on this MB aren't seeing, is that WI batsmen aren't scoring. Full stop.

evil

 
sudden 2019-08-31 12:15:56 

praised for what? behaving like a cappo?

he had a template when he beat the Eng. why did he not stick to that?

 
Narper 2019-08-31 12:28:35 

In reply to dayne

Cappo Holder has to rethink his default of winning toss and bowling

Did better than last match? Maybe with the ball in his hand..Great personal effort with the ball.....but I see India with 264-5 after being sent in to bat

Can Holder personally deliver again this morning....only time will tell. Selectors have to rethink Gabriel's selection for test cricket

If Holder does not....then India will be batting till tea and a tired WI will be batting against some fresh Injun fast bowlers on day 2....and we know what can happen....we have seen time and time again

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DIEHARD 2019-08-31 12:35:27 

In reply to Narper

Rethink Gabriel for test cricket?

Is this your first series watching WI in the last 12 months?

What should be done with Hope and Brathwaite?

 
Narper 2019-08-31 12:38:54 

In reply to DIEHARD

What should be done with Hope and Brathwaite?

That is another topic...and you can add Hety and Bravo too

I have no problem with Angel's bowling....I have a problem with regularly breaking down

WI won the toss and inserted the Injuns........and Angel was missing for most of the morning.....was he fit for the match?
And his 2019 stats is nothing to boast about

 
Mr-Anguilla 2019-08-31 12:41:25 

In reply to dayne

You mean Cornwall made Holder look good yesterday... You realized I didn't bring up my countryman Hamilton right?

 
doosra 2019-08-31 12:46:36 

In reply to Mr-Anguilla

You mean Cornwall made Holder look good yesterday


do you see your hypocrisy?

let me guess, no big grin big grin big grin

 
voiceofreason 2019-08-31 12:51:46 

In reply to dayne

Well he did well with the ball but with the opposition at 264/5 after being inserted I am afraid that his decision to field first has not been vindicated. However cannot fault his personal effort.

 
Star 2019-08-31 12:55:15 

In reply to Narper
With all your knowledge of how things work you think that captain Holder makes the decision to field first all by himself without any discussions with anyone else before the toss?

 
Mr-Anguilla 2019-08-31 12:59:39 

Holder cannot captain a side! That's a proven fact! Cornwall's body type doesn't stop him from performing! Your accusation of bias is unfounded. You guys called down the man without premis. Holder and coach should step down..

 
doosra 2019-08-31 13:05:53 

In reply to Mr-Anguilla

just maybe if you see your own hypocrisy

and your own reluctance to call out your folks when they dis other players

you might find company beyond your band big grin

 
Narper 2019-08-31 15:18:13 

In reply to Star

In reply to Narper
With all your knowledge of how things work you think that captain Holder makes the decision to field first all by himself without any discussions with anyone else before the toss?


This premeditated sending in the opposition has been Holders MO for a long time....team management changed and this continues

HE is the cappo....he has to lead the team on the field of play....it is his call with some consultation with his bowlers

WI picked two spinners.....India was shocked to be sent in to bat.....the comms were shcoked....fans and the few dogs in the ground were shocked....looks like Gabriel was shocked too since he didnt want to bowl

Does he seek advise on bowling changes on the field of play? Field placings?

 
Star 2019-08-31 16:37:00 

All the captains, Lara, Gayle, Ganga, Sir Richie, Sir Viv, in previous interviews said they never ever made the decision to bat or field first without prior consultation with the management team and the vice captain.

What makes you think that all of a sudden they will cancel that policy and allow Holder to take that responsibility all unto himself?

Get real for once !!!!!!!!

 
Narper 2019-08-31 17:01:51 

In reply to Star

Are you saying the people in team management are the DUMBASSES?

If this is the case then we ARE IN DEEPER SHIT THAN WHAT IS HAPPENEING ON THE FIELD OF PLAY

Blind managing BLIND

 
Star 2019-08-31 17:12:04 

In reply to Narper

Are you saying the people in team management are the DUMBASSES?

That is not what I am saying. It is a procedure adopted by all test playing nations.

The procedure is the same in test cricket for NZ, England, Australia, South Africa, India.

What makes Jason Holder so special that CWI management would divert from that policy?

Did you not see the interview with Joe Root where he said the decision to send a team in first is a collective decision including himself, the players and coaches based on playing conditions?

This is common knowledge in the test cricket arena.

 
Narper 2019-08-31 17:17:44 

In reply to Star

What makes Jason holder so special that CWI management would divert from that policy?


Because I refuse to believe team management can be making these ridiculous decisions

 
Star 2019-08-31 17:22:59 

In reply to Narper
OK