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Name your starting XI

 
anthonyp 2021-10-18 21:29:42 

Here is mine:

1. Lewis
2. Simmons
3. Hety
4. Chase
5. Pooran
6. Pollard
7. Russell
8. Allen
9. Bravo (promoted if required)
10. Rampaul
11. McCoy

Hety/Chase/Bravo to try and bat through the innings.

Pollard/Russell/Allen are the floaters.. they gotta try to maximize the last 8 overs or so.

Plenty bowling options.. Bravo and McCoy are the death bowlers.

 
Raggs 2021-10-18 21:30:52 

In reply to anthonyp

Gayle will be in no matter what so try again.

 
Seechy 2021-10-18 21:36:37 

In reply to anthonyp

Lewis
Simmons
Gayle
Hetmyer
Pooran (wk)
Pollard (c)
Russell
Allen
Bravo
Walsh
Rampaul

 
openning 2021-10-18 21:55:48 

In reply to Seechy
Pollard will bat between one of the left-handers.
Chase will start, he is slated to do the Role of the icon.

 
Dukes 2021-10-18 22:18:34 

The starting XI depends on which team you are playing.
Against England and Australia,Hayden Walsh plays.Against those two my team in batting order is

1.Lewis
2. Gayle
3.Chase
4.Hetmyer
5.Pooran
6. Pollard
7.Russell
8. Allen
9. Bravo
10.Walsh
11.McCoy

 
StumpCam 2021-10-18 22:41:57 

In reply to Dukes

You don’t think they will go for a left/right combo to open??

 
VoopsandOut 2021-10-18 23:24:51 

Gayle and Russell are interchangeable. Each one is a liability. No sense having both on the same playing XI.

 
InHindsight 2021-10-19 11:31:08 

In reply to anthonyp


Pick that eleven and Gayle will leave the bubble to destress

 
Yadi 2021-10-19 12:15:08 

In reply to anthonyp

100% endorsed.

 
Walco 2021-10-19 13:59:22 

In reply to Raggs
Yep, that Ambrose attack was a warning shot over the bows of the captain, coach and selectors smile

 
Pacy 2021-10-19 14:05:03 

In reply to anthonyp

1. Lewis
2. Simmons
3. Gayle
4. Hety
5. Pooran
6. Pollard
7. Russell / Chase (if Rusell is unfit)
8. Allen
9. Bravo
10. Rampaul
11. McCoy

 
Onionman0 2021-10-19 17:21:23 

In reply to anthonyp

Lewis
Gayle
Hety
Chase/Allen
Pooran
Pollard
Russell
Bravo
Walsh
McCoy
Rampaul/Oshane

 
VoopsandOut 2021-10-19 18:33:47 

In reply to Yadi

seconded or thirded. Whatever. I agree with the P's XI

 
soloview 2021-10-19 19:38:51 

Except Gayle does very well in the next warm up, there is no way he should be on the starting 11. It is already a sentiment pick for him to be on the tour, one I admit am not fussing about. but to start him first game , well that will be showing we are there for the nostalgia, not to win it. So I will watch the games with that attitude.

 
imusic 2021-10-19 21:28:55 

Lewis
Simmons
Gayle
Hetmeyer
Pollard
Pooran
Russell
Bravo
Allen
Walsh
McCoy

 
oldcar 2021-10-19 22:34:03 

Gayle must bowl also....

 
cricketfreak 2021-10-20 00:19:28 

I hope Gayle play tomorrow ?

 
Da-Vincy 2021-10-20 01:58:14 

In reply to anthonyp

Same team as yours. But assuming yours is in batting order, McCoy ahead of Rampaul! Otherwise, perfect.

 
imusic 2021-10-20 04:06:55 

I think Rampaul will play ahead of Mckoy to open the bowling.

 
Tryangle 2021-10-20 12:24:32 

Allen's absence through injury likely means a few things, notably that Walsh becomes a sure starter.

 
Onionman0 2021-10-20 12:48:39 

In reply to Seechy

As Allen has been ruled out.....Chase starts....two faster men have to be in the starting IX.......Walsh/Akeal, McCoy, Rampaul/ Oshane......

 
openning 2021-10-20 17:57:35 

Lewis
Gayle
Chase
Hetty
Pollard
Pooran
Russell
Bravo
Hosein
Mccoy
Rampaul

 
natty_forever 2021-10-20 18:13:46 

1. Lewis
2. UB
3. Chase
4. Hetmyer
5. Pooran
6. Pollard
7. Russell?
8. Bravo
9. Hosein
#REAL
11. Rampaul

 
rillo 2021-10-20 18:28:57 

In reply to anthonyp

Lewis
Simmons
Chase
Pooran
Gayle
Pollard
Russell
Bravo
Hosein
Joseph
Mc Coy
6 Bowlers with Pollard as spare If Gayle is picked then Hetmyer will sit. Gayle will come in as extra slow bowler on those pitches.
Ravi if picked to bowl 4 straight up front. HE IS NOT A DEATH BOWLER. He bowls tattas when he comes at the back end.
Lat 8 overs belong to Bravo bowling the even numbers and Mc Coy the odd ones.
Chase, Joseph and Akeel to make up the bulk of the bowling with Gayle and Pollard as spare.
Ravi and Akeel to start with Russell coming in first change with Joseph.
Enough batting at the top. I prefer Gayle more than Hetmyer.

 
Tryangle 2021-10-20 18:48:02 

In reply to rillo

Joseph?

 
JamMack 2021-10-20 19:24:14 

1. Gayle
2. Lewis
3. Chase
4. Hetmyer
5. Pollard
6. Pooran
7. Russell
8. Bravo
9. Walsh
10. Hosein
11. Rampaul

 
Windiesfan78 2021-10-20 19:42:05 

Lewis
Simmons
Chase
Hetymer
Pooran
Pollard
Bravo
Russell
Walsh
The Real McCoy
Hosein/Rampaul depending on the opposition

 
Dukes 2021-10-20 21:14:53 

I have found that in absolutely every endeavor, it is important to think carefully about how you are going to accomplish your goals.Success is based, not only on hard work but careful analysis of the various scenarios that could take place and that you have plans for possible situations.

T 20 cricket is quite different from ODI's and require a different mindset.
Here are some points I think the WI should be aware of.

1.Chris Gayle MUST OPEN the batting.We have to get past our biases and feelings and recognize that he will play the first match.It would be a big mistake to have him bat at # 3."IR"Regardless of whether that first wicket is in the power play or not,Chris has to open because he always starts slowly and we can not have that slow start by him extending for a prolonged period.

2.Chase needs to bat # 3 with the 2 left handers,Lewis and Gayle before him and Hetmyer following at # 4.

3.The # 5 position should be occupied by either Pollard or Pooran depending on how many overs are gone and the score.

4. # 7 = Andre Russell, # 8 Dwayne Bravo, # 9 Akeil Hosein, # 10 Hayden Walsh and # 11 Obed McCoy.

 
DIEHARD 2021-10-20 22:23:13 

Given up on this World Cup...already looking at next world Cup XI..if it's in the next two years...

Lewis
Lewis
Hetmyer
Chase
Rutherford
Allen
Pooran
Smith
Shepherd
Walsh
McCoy

 
openning 2021-10-20 22:29:28 

In reply to Dukes

1.Chris Gayle MUST OPEN the batting.We have to get past our biases and feelings and recognize that he will play the first match.It would be a big mistake to have him bat at # 3."IR"Regardless of whether that first wicket is in the power play or not,Chris has to open because he always starts slowly and we can not have that slow start by him extending for a prolonged period.

What has Chris done in the last couple years, to show us he can score runs, either opening or batting at #3?
I believe that it was wrong to select Chris.
I also don't see any thinking batsman on the squad, swing to the fence is our motto.

 
DIEHARD 2021-10-20 22:35:21 

In reply to openning

We have nowhere going this world cup but back home.

Mistake to pick Gayle, mistake to leave Rutherford, mistake to pick Russell...he wont finish a single game if he starts.

Bad luck to lose Allen, maybe he just fake inury and save himself the embarrassment

 
sudden 2021-10-20 22:43:30 

All the long talk, WI winning this Cup

 
openning 2021-10-20 22:50:47 

In reply to DIEHARD
I call the team, Pollard and Friends.
I saw Pooran wicketkeeping today, I hope it this WC will be the last time, he get behind stumps for any regional or International series, until he work with a wicketkeeping coach.
Hetmyer has forgetting how to build an inning, and has learn to swing for the fence.
There is no innovation to his shots, as we continue to see from batsman in the format.
One would think Lewis, Pooran and Hetmyer would the batting leaders, with Pollard and Russell bringing the Power, there is a problem with the batting.

 
openning 2021-10-20 22:52:14 

In reply to sudden

All the long talk, WI winning this Cup

Which Cup?

 
Dukes 2021-10-21 00:59:05 

In reply to openning

It is obvious that you do not understand T 20 cricket. A man can make 28 off 16 balls to win a match but you only value a man making 50 like Chase did today that actually ensured his team would lose.

My suggestion is that you should refrain from talking about T 20 cricket because it could expose you to ridicule.

 
rillo 2021-10-21 04:36:15 

In reply to Tryangle

Hayden jr

 
cricketfreak 2021-10-21 12:17:11 

Right now i can see only to sure pick for Saturday game, that's Walsh and Chase .

 
Tryangle 2021-10-21 13:14:47 

In reply to rillo

Cheers.

While I see a few people say that if Gayle plays it has to be as opener, I think it would be shocking if the selectors change up what they've been doing the past several months with regard to Gayle in the batting order. He's always been at 3. I think we have to accept that unless in case of injury, Gayle will start at the 3 slot. I accept Dukes's argument that Gayle's slowness in getting the score moving along early can be a dangerous impediment.

Chase may be an automatic pick at this point what with the injury to Allen. What they do between him, Hetmeyer and maybe Pooran in the 4-6 spots remains to be seen. Could they theoretically go 'extra batsman' and play Pollard at 7, Russell at 8, Bravo at 9? That would be bold and probably crazy, and not just because you're relying on Russell/Chase/Pollard/Gayle to get 8 overs between them

 
DIEHARD 2021-10-21 13:35:21 

In reply to Tryangle

Bat Gayle at 8, or 12, nothing else makes sense

 
jen 2021-10-21 14:00:21 

It's amazing there are XI's without McCoy and Hayden Walsh in it!!

 
openning 2021-10-21 15:46:14 

In reply to Dukes

It is obvious that you do not understand T 20 cricket. A man can make 28 off 16 balls to win a match but you only value a man making 50 like Chase did today that actually ensured his team would lose.

I've followed the game of cricket from the time I was 4 years old, played it for many years, I saw the poor man version of this game every Sunday in Barbados, also played 2nd division cricket with two of Fuzzy homies, that will bring the game home many Saturdays.
A year ago, I watched Australia vs New Zealand T20 series, it was good to see the shots played, the wrist work, the opening of the bat face.
And as someone who is a golf novice, enjoy shots that golfer have in their repertoire.
So don't tell me about this game, I have seem Sir Everton on a rain effected wicket, who his opponents could only applaud as he did a split glancing the ball between to players fielding behind him.

 
Dukes 2021-10-21 16:54:45 

In reply to openning


I would listen respectfully to you talking about Test cricket and first class cricket.You have however demonstrated an unwillingness to even attempt to understand the different skill set required for T 20 cricket.

P.S An interesting tidbit is that the first name out of your mouth is the late great Sir Everton Weekes who eschewed hitting the ball in the air which is a bedrock requirement for hitting sixes which is a staple of T 20 cricket.
If that does not encapsulate why you would never understand T 20 cricket then water is not wet.

 
openning 2021-10-21 18:05:15 

In reply to Dukes
My response to you is, T20 cricket need batsman that can rotate the strike, along with having power hitters.
You have been watching too much of Hetty, that's why your knowledge of the format, last as long as he bat
Virender Sehwag opened my eyes to the invention of strokes, so I get it.
I watch all format of the sport.

A man can make 28 off 16 balls to win a match but you only value a man making 50 like Chase did today that actually ensured his team would lose.


Hetty's role in the IPL is being done by Pollard and Russell, CWI will be out of the competition early, if Hetty and Pooran, but only as Power hitters.

 
openning 2021-10-21 18:30:45 

In reply to Dukes

An interesting tidbit is that the first name out of your mouth is the late great Sir Everton Weekes who eschewed hitting the ball in the air which is a bedrock requirement for hitting sixes which is a staple of T 20 cricket.

That tells you read what he said about hitting balls in the air, but have very little knowledge of his batsmanship.
He was a batsman could play forward/backward dropping the ball in front of him, he could also do the same and the ball is between cover and extra cover, between square leg and midwicket, or any part of the field, because of his wrist.
His wrist work was super, I am so thankful to watched him practice and play as a youth, and enjoyed two days in Calgary with him.

 
Dukes 2021-10-21 18:38:37 

In reply to openning

My response to you is, T20 cricket need batsman that can rotate the strike,


A rough translation is to avoid dot balls.
In 2021 against Australia,Hetty made 61 off 36 balls.
18 balls were singles
4 balls were 2's
1 ball was 3
2 balls were 4's
4 balls were 6's
There were 7 dot balls including the one he got out
You name another West Indian with that low amount of dot balls in any T 20 innings of more than 50

 
openning 2021-10-21 18:48:43 

In reply to Dukes
Selected data is for a bunch of followers, telling people what you think they would like to hear.
Thats Trump like.

 
sudden 2021-10-21 18:50:25 

In reply to Dukes

You are making out Hetty to be more than what he is.

In that regard you are doing a disservice to the young man

You may have to wait a bit longer for another Baron and it may not happen during your remaining lifetime


BTW what is Hetty’s runout record?

 
Dukes 2021-10-21 19:06:13 

In reply to sudden

You are making out Hetty to be more than what he is.


No I am not

He is the best white ball batsman in the West Indies.

They all recognize that.
Even those who drop him.

You may have to wait a bit longer for another Baron and it may not happen during your remaining lifetime


I do not expect another Baron in either my lifetime or that of my grandson(not yet born)

what is Hetty’s runout record?


Too high.However you need to look at each run out individually.Running hard between the wickets is a staple of T 20 cricket so the likes of the UB presents a problem.

 
openning 2021-10-21 19:36:59 

In reply to sudden
Dukes is viewing Hetty game from his ODI stats
Have a look
Link Text

 
WI_cricfan 2021-10-21 20:07:45 

Does it matter??

 
ayub 2021-10-22 19:43:44 

1. Lewis
2. Simmons
3. Chase
4. Pooran
5. Pollard
6. Hety
7. DJ Bravo
8. Russell/ Gayle / 2nd Spinner
9. Spinner
10. McCoy
11. Rampaul

overs from Ravi, McCoy, Spinner, Bravo , Chase, Pollard and the #8

if Gayle plays he opens and has to bring over his arm for 2 overs

 
Dukes 2021-10-22 20:59:14 

In reply to ayub


1. Lewis
2. Gayle / Spinner
3. Simmons
4. Chase
5. Pollard
6. Hety
7. DJ Bravo
8. Russell
9. Spinner
10. McCoy
11. Rampaul

Put down your crack pipe for at least 24 hours then pick a team with a wicketkeeper.

 
Tryangle 2021-10-22 21:30:27 

In reply to Dukes

Even with the assumption that one of those non-keeper 11 will be taking the gloves, the suggestion of a spinner as the other opening bat is a bit odd.

I mean, sure it would shock the opponent, but the only guys in the squad with opening experience are Lewis, Gayle, Simmons and Fletcher. While the role of pinch-hitting isn't yet dead in the T20-verse, Narine isn't in the squad, and while I really like Walsh and have seen him bat up the order while with the US, I don't think the opening bat could be his role.

 
VoopsandOut 2021-10-22 21:53:04 

In reply to rillo

didnt see Rampaul in your line up. If UB is playing, I think he has to open and hope for the best. I would go with Hety before Simmons in that case. Joseph will play when (inevitably) Russell breaks down, if he ever gets started in the first place.
Lewis
Gayle/Simmons
Chase
Hety
Pooran
Pollard
Russell/Walsh/Joseph
Bravo
Hosein
Rampaul
McCoy

 
ayub 2021-10-22 22:47:34 

fixed

1. Lewis
2. Simmons
3. Chase
4. Pooran
5. Pollard
6. Hety
7. DJ Bravo
8. Russell/ Gayle / 2nd Spinner
9. Spinner
10. McCoy
11. Rampaul


overs from Ravi, McCoy, Spinner, Bravo , Chase, Pollard and the #8

if Gayle plays he opens, not that anchor nonsense.

we missing express pace , but without an economical Narine whose final figures would make up for an expensive bowler we can't risk a pacer like Oshane.

 
natty_forever 2021-10-23 02:23:59 

Not worried about the bowling. It's the batting. We need to can bat to do well. These pitches require us to be 4 hitters rather than 6 hitters. A Batsman can pierce gaps, hence my opinion.


Wondering if pitches not suited to JHO and DMB. Interesting times ahead.

 
TheTrail 2021-10-23 04:57:55 

1. Lewis
2. Gayle
3. Chase
4. Pooran
5. Hetmyer
6. Pollard
7. DJ Bravo
8.Walsh
9.Hosein
10. McCoy
11. Rampaul

 
Seechy 2021-10-23 06:38:04 

In reply to TheTrail

Long tail...

 
natty_forever 2021-10-23 07:57:49 

In reply to Seechy

Walsh and Hosein can biff it.1 to 7 is all we need. Strong bowling to go with that. big grin

 
positiveg 2021-10-23 11:25:55 

Lewis
Fletcher
GayleC
hase
Pooran
Hefty
Polly
Big B
Walsh
Hossein
Ravi

After seeing the warm up plus with Russell carrying an injury.

And we know Gayle can't start every game but he starts against England that not so much against teams with strong spinners. And I'm not confident our opening pair would be solid because LLewis eben known to pick up an injury or two and Fletchwr and Simmons not consistently enough so we have Gayle as floater and move Chase uo and down the tween 3 and 4 depending on match situations