Former West Indies fast bowler, Ian Bishop, has described the Kraigg Brathwaite-led West Indies Test squad as “heroes” for their decision to tour Bangladesh, especially after several first-choice players backed out because of COVID-19 fears.

Speaking during commentary in the first session on the final day of the opening Test here, the well-respected international television cricket analyst said regardless of the outcome of the series, the highest credit needed to be afforded the players for their courage.

Brathwaite is leading an under-strength side in the two-Test series here after the decision by several senior players to decline selection over concerns about the local COVID-19 situation.

“I am saying this without any fear, whatever happens to these young guys on this tour, however, they lose, I won’t criticize them at all. There’s no criticism for them from me,” Bishop said before West Indies went on to pull off the fifth-highest successful run chase in Test history by overhauling 395 to win by three wickets on Sunday.

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In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

What a volte face.... during ODI ... Bishop was criticizing all and sundry except Coach and Management....

In reply to Onionman0

it should have been the opposite selectors and management

In reply to bird

Well since is them pick the test team. The ODI team
stink up the place. Suggest the players.

All Bishop does is criticize the players ad nauseam! I put him on mute when he comes on.