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Apart from Pooran...
2019-08-31 21:01:31
2019-08-31 21:02:34
In reply to Banner
i am sure there is some batsman in Anguilla waiting and ready to play
2019-08-31 21:04:52
Or more likely to get picked; some batsman from Combermere High, Barbados. 
2019-08-31 21:05:41
In reply to voiceofreason
u have any in tortola? 
2019-08-31 21:06:23
Ambris
2019-08-31 21:07:07
In reply to doosra
Yes we have but what's the sense...They go be old and grey before they even see West Indian colors.
2019-08-31 21:07:39
In reply to Banner
Pooran like Hetmeyer are talented but are both sloggers. They need to learn to craft a long inning.
I am hoping that Hetmeyer uses this opportunity to come good. I wish him well
2019-08-31 21:10:05
So the cupboard is bare?
These playing are the 6/7 best bats available?
2019-08-31 21:12:55
In reply to voiceofreason
might have to start in Tortola Kindergarten
2019-08-31 21:13:59
In reply to Banner
We know that. Otherwise we would not be watching this nightmare on TV.
This is like GrounHog Day.
2019-08-31 21:17:01
There are some muddie bats who should be given a look in...
2019-08-31 21:21:44
Ambris
Pooran
Hodge
Lewis
Pollard
Blackwood
Samuels
Simmons
No young rising talent kicking down the door no
2019-08-31 21:22:41
In reply to embsallie
You are as blind as a bat,Pooran plays cricket shots and can hit the ball as good as any but to call him a slugger is wrong.Did you not see some of his innings in the WC,especially against England,sure you did.Next time think before you type.
2019-08-31 21:26:48
In reply to DIEHARD
Do you know the 1st class averages of those listed? Any around the 40 mark?
2019-08-31 21:27:37
In reply to Banner
Apart from Pooran.
Tell us about Pooran batting, where he bat his team to position of strength.
I don't want to hear about T20, we've all seen Carlos Brathwaite sixes.
2019-08-31 21:29:13
In reply to openning
Are there better players other than pooran?
2019-08-31 21:31:19
Brandon King.
2019-08-31 21:33:26
In reply to sudden
No Bajan Senior Home may have some good talent.
2019-08-31 21:39:47
The thing is we are seeing the results of a failing system. Yet no attempt at change in sight. Cornwall is the only one given the requisite preparation to play test over that past 3years. His performance tells the tale.
2019-08-31 21:40:34
In reply to Banner
Pooran will be in my T20 and ODI teams, I prefer to see how he bats, in 4-day competition.
After 25 years of failures, I don't jump and wave at every, player few good innings.
The last batsman that got me glued to his batting, was Gordon Greenidge, I knew Viv and Lara, were above any normal batsman,
Just by following them, from regional cricket.
2019-08-31 21:45:03
In reply to Banner
King!
2019-08-31 22:53:15
In reply to granite
Like I said Pooran is a limited overs cricketer that is yet to prove his worth in the long version of the game.
Anyone swinging a bat at random in a game can end up hitting a six.
You should check your eyesight for insularity syndrome.
2019-08-31 23:00:54
In reply to natty_forever
Hey you are unto something there about Cornwall, by delaying his selection, they actually made him more competitive and grateful for his selection, so he is bound to provide better performance. Hmmmm! So if your theory is accurate then WI wrecked it own self by retiring and discarding its incumbent players too early and select new players too quickly.
2019-09-01 03:20:59
Pollard for captain . Htmyer for vice.
Pooran, Paul, a real spinner who can bat and bowl non stop for 20 overs. Drop Gabriel, Bravo, bring back Hope.Cotterel should be given a run .
Is Powell still around?
Late so that is the changes I can think of.
2019-09-01 11:47:41
In reply to Banner
Tage? King? Ambris? Blackwood? Hodge?
2019-09-01 13:32:48
In reply to embsallie
Why do you hate Trinidadians so much? 
2019-09-01 13:53:38
RIP West Indies
2019-09-01 14:01:24
In reply to WIForever
I agree, murdered by the selfish and traitorous OECS
2019-09-01 14:18:14
What other bats do we have?
vampire?
2019-09-01 14:21:10
This is what the core of the test team should be
S. Hope
S. Ambris
R. Chase
J. Blackwood
S. Dowrich (wk)
D. Ramdin (vc)
J. Holder (c)
R. Cornwall
K. Paul
A. Joseph
K. Roach
S. Gabriel
R. Shepherd
B. King
Ramdin is there so Jase can have an experienced head to help him out. He can’t do any worse than a Brooks or Campbell.
2019-09-01 21:53:52
In reply to ThisIsMyName
Would be a decent core however, I am unable to fully agree on purely cricketing terms with an omission of Darren Bravo from the core.
2019-09-01 22:24:44
In reply to ThisIsMyName
S. Hope
S. Ambris
R. Chase
J. Blackwood
S. Dowrich (wk)
D. Ramdin (vc)
J. Holder (c)
R. Cornwall
K. Paul
A. Joseph
K. Roach
The trick is to get your three home boys in, eh?
2019-09-01 22:30:17
In reply to DIEHARD
There is a potential batting KING rising from Jamaica but no need to rush him into test cricket. He needs to learn how to bat consistently with long innings. In fact, we want him to get the Cornwall treatment before given his first cap, so he will not take it for granted but realise that we will demand from him consistent test dominating performances.
2019-09-01 22:32:57
Draganama Pooran might get a call up in the future for Tests!
2019-09-01 22:49:59
In reply to ThisIsMyName
Great team except for Ramdin. We have two WK in Hope and Dowrich. Having Ramdin is like overkill.
Thanks for dropping Bravo and Gabriel. They are both useless.
I would still leave Campbell in the team though. he deserves a longer run.
Braffit deserves to be dropped.
2019-09-01 22:53:31
Thanks for dropping Bravo and Gabriel. They are both useless.
All Trinidadians are? And Not fatwall?
2019-09-01 23:00:34
In reply to Barry
You seem to have a problem and you should see a doctor.
I do not hate Trinis. Hell my best friend where I live is a Trini.
We both agree that the Trinis that represent the West Indies right now are downright useless.
Show me something that Darren Bravo has done for this team lately that was beneficial.
Gabriel did not even take a wicket this entire game on a wicket that was supposed to be helpful to seamers. But that is not the point. he does not have the passion- at least I do not see it.
If he is injured , he should not be playing. His regular absences off the field put a burden on the other bowlers.
If you want to discuss cricket objectively, join the fray otherwise get the fuck off this thread.
You are fast becoming a nuisance.
Let Bravo and Company prove me wrong. In the meantime I stand by my previous posts.
2019-09-01 23:03:57
In reply to WICFan Where is Tage? When is WI A team playing or any regional competition?
2019-09-01 23:33:26
In reply to embsallie
I do not hate Trinis. Hell my best friend where I live is a Trini.
We both agree that the Trinis that represent the West Indies right now are downright useless
We both agree that the Trinis that represent the West Indies right now are downright useless
I never agree with Trump like haters
2019-09-01 23:34:12
In reply to embsallie
Gabriel did not even take a wicket this entire game on a wicket that was supposed to be helpful to seamers. But that is not the point. he does not have the passion- at least I do not see it.
Fat arse have passion? In his breasts?
2019-09-01 23:35:13
In reply to embsallie
If he is injured , he should not be playing. His regular absences off the field put a burden on the other bowlers.
But unfit Cornwall should? Gabriel did fine in both innings
2019-09-01 23:50:59
In reply to Barry
Wow don't look now but your Trump fangs are showing.
Cornwall may have more cricket talent than all the Trinis on this team.
And what makes you think he is unfit?
He seems to have done quite well in that JA heat bowling marathon spells unlike some so-called bowlers on this team.
Gabriel did fine in both innings
Define"fine".
It seems that mediocrity is your forte.
2019-09-01 23:52:47
In reply to embsallie
Cornwall may have more cricket talent than all the Trinis on this team.
He has more tits maybe
2019-09-02 00:02:53
In reply to embsallie
So who would select based on 4 day performances?
2019-09-02 00:08:01
In reply to embsallie
You are one big Trini hater,and once more,Pooran does not randomly swing his bat.Gayle was a Test batsman and a borse at 20/20,and for your info Gayle endorsed Pooran to have a great future in West Indian cricket.Keep yuh love fuh yuh Dotties.
2019-09-02 00:08:49
In reply to imusic
Refer to my reply in ten previous posts on this thread.
Thanks.
2019-09-02 00:09:48
Pooran should be an automatic pick in any fair system
2019-09-02 00:19:50
In reply to granite
Like I said, I do not hate Trinis. Do not follow in the footsteps of that Barry nut.
Pooran is no Gayle bro and Gayle is a proven commodity.
On what basis would you pick Pooran for TEST cricket. Take your time, I'll wait.
We already have Hetty who is not making a name for himself with his one-day mentality, no matter what the game situation is. We do not need two such risks.
I'll tell you what. Why don't we drop Hetty and replace him with Pooran? I will accept that.
And by the way, I do not hate muddies.
2019-09-02 00:27:16
In reply to embsallie
Do not follow in the footsteps of that Barry nut.
Pooran is no Gayle bro and Gayle is a proven commodity.
Pooran is no Gayle bro and Gayle is a proven commodity.
How can you be proven when you have never got a chance to prove yourself? I now see why that Trinidadian opener BHARATH stopped playing cricket
2019-09-02 00:27:57
In reply to embsallie
I'll tell you what. Why don't we drop Hetty and replace him with Pooran? I will accept that.
Trinis and Guyanese are replaceable?
2019-09-02 00:28:52
In reply to embsallie
We already have Hetty who is not making a name for himself with his one-day mentality, no matter what the game situation is. We do not need two such risks.
risk? Cornwall is not a risk?
2019-09-02 00:33:08
In reply to Barry
What are you, a numbnut? see below.
Numbnut definition: [The stupidest of the stupid. A complete dumbass, one whose intelligence quotient does not surpass that of the average rock.]
2019-09-02 00:38:38
In reply to embsallie
Numbnut definition: [The stupidest of the stupid. A complete dumbass, one whose intelligence quotient does not surpass that of the average rock.]
What is the source of this definition? Oxford or Cambridge Dictionaries?
An idiot (no longer used) has an IQ of 0-25. How can a rock have an IQ? Did it do an IQ test?
2019-09-02 00:50:14
In reply to Barry
The fact that you are questioning the origin of the word leads me to believe you are really nuts.
2019-09-02 01:00:44
In reply to embsallie
The source is the urban dictionary - that is not an authoritative source . . that's the problem with the .....? Low standards?
2019-09-02 02:06:32
In reply to Barry
Stop using all these question marks. Make a statement.
Where is your courage of your conviction? Your resolve?
2019-09-02 02:11:39
In reply to embsallie
Where are the dreams that we once had?
This is the time to bring them back.
What were the promises caught
On the tips of our tongues?
Do we forget or forgive?
There's a whole other life waiting to be lived when
One day we're brave enough
To talk with conviction of the heart.
This is the time to bring them back.
What were the promises caught
On the tips of our tongues?
Do we forget or forgive?
There's a whole other life waiting to be lived when
One day we're brave enough
To talk with conviction of the heart.
Kenny Loggins
2019-09-02 03:27:22
Honestly, although I prefer Braithwaite style of protecting his wicket in his crease but based on these modern fast swing bowlers, the way to mitigate them is attacking them outside of the crease, similar to Bravo's stance today. Attacking Players like Campbell, Lewis and Bravo are better suited to manage fast, swing bowlers but have to play with some sensibility by not going after balls pitched outside of the offstumps etc.
2019-09-02 09:21:21
In reply to Barry
BINGO!!!
No more words needed to explain.
2019-09-02 09:44:29
In reply to ThisIsMyName
Blackwood is sh*t. It should be:
L. Simmons
S. Ambris
D. Bravo
L. Johnson / S. Hetmyer
R. Chase
S. Dowrich
J. Holder
R. Cornwall
K. Roach
A, Joseph
S. Gabriel
Numbers 5 through 11 there should be no doubts; it's the top 4 which is the concern.
2019-09-02 12:11:39
In reply to Seechy
Hasn't Simmons retired?
Furthermore, Leon Johnson and Darren Bravo aren't good enough.
2019-09-02 12:23:05
cupboard is bare, we scrambling for scraps!
2019-09-02 14:25:25
In reply to Barbrady1
You retire him?
2019-09-02 16:40:10
In reply to Barry and Seechy
The trick is to get your three home boys in, eh?
Haha. I’m Guyanese they are not my “boys” just players who have earned a spot.
Seechy, well we will get to see how Blackwood does right now.
2019-09-02 16:43:18
In reply to ThisIsMyName
Hey Coach
How ya doing..... ah still have dat El Dorado that I had fer ya in T&T when ya didn't show up...you partied with the team instead.
Dem bwoys dont know cricket .
What do you think about Pooran?
2019-09-02 17:15:13
In reply to sgtdjones
No one wants to think about Pooran,but they seem quite happy with Shety,embsallie say he's a slugger and he is a random slugger.I asked him if he looked at the WC and saw some very structured innings,I'm sure he did.If Shety can play test cricket so can Pooran,I suspect they would make life as hard as possible,he's a Tit isn't he.
2019-09-02 17:25:45
In reply to granite
Hey Bro, all I said was Pooran, like Hetmeyer, is not ready for test cricket.
Hell just take a look at Hetmeyer who has already played 16 tests with an average of 29.
He should play more FC cricket and learn how to construct an innings in the long format.
Pooran is young and talented, I will give you that, but don't make it sound like he is going to step in and take the cricketing world by storm batting like he in a one-day game.
Like I said the team already has Hetmeyer, they do not need a second one with the same mentality.
I reiterate again that I do not hate Trinis, I am just being objective.
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