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HEADLINE: The conversation which led to Haynes questioning Lewis commitment
CaribbeanCricket.com
Jun 30, 2022, 9:36:43 AM
Following Cricket West Indies’ announcement of the West Indies Men’s white-ball squads to tackle Bangladesh in three T20 Internationals (T20I) and three One-Day Internationals (ODI) beginning this weekend, West Indies Lead Selector The Most Hon. Dr. Desmond Haynes, on Wednesday afternoon, sat down to speak to members of the media.
Dr. Haynes clarified the positions of several WINDIES players missing from the teams, including left-hand opener Evin Lewis. When asked about Lewis’ now continued absence from the white-ball squads, Dr. Haynes relayed a conversation he had with the hard-hitting Trinidadian.
Dr. Haynes began: “I spoke to Evin [Lewis] probably a couple of weeks ago when it was reported to me that Evin was asked to do a fitness test in India with his IPL franchise (Lucknow Super Giants). Because of an injury, it was suggested that he would do a 2km run. And what was reported is that he started and then he didn’t do it.”
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velo
Jun 30, 2022, 10:20:08 AM
to much prima donnas in the west indies
Maispwi
Jul 1, 2022, 8:44:16 AM
In reply to velo
So based on a very vague interview, you came to the conclusion that dere was prima donna behaviour at play?
There was no indication of the nature of the injury dat Evin had suffered and was recovering from or any indication as to why he was unable to complete the 2k run..
Was it a muscular injury that may have been aggravated during the run?
Was it n injury which affected his lung capacity?
Was there sufficient time between the failed attempt and the CWI deadline to adequately prepare for another attempt at the test?
We need better information from all parties involved before drawing conclusions. Our journalists have to do better.
nick2020
Jul 1, 2022, 8:58:35 AM
In reply to Maispwi
“I said, ‘You were asked to do a 2km [run],’ he said, ‘Yes.’ I said, ‘Did you do it?’ he said, ‘No.’ I said, ‘Did you not try to make arrangements to re-do the test?’ he said, ‘No.’” Despite his fitness issues, Lewis had found renewed form for the Maroon under the guidance of Phil Simmons and was a key feature in both the T20I and ODI teams.
“And the vibes I got from him was like, ‘I-wasn’t-interested-in-doing-it-anyway.’ So there’s nothing I can do.”
Did you read the whole article?
Edit - Based on your questions about if he attempted the run I believe you did not.
InHindsight
Jul 1, 2022, 9:05:09 AM
In reply to Maispwi
Two things are in play as far ad I am concerned:
1 Too little communication and info
2 plays are indeed indifferent as far as fitness goes.
One downside to these T20 leagues is that players prioritize them over national duty and the fitness standards are less stringent. Changes need to be made to address all concerned
sudden
Jul 1, 2022, 9:11:41 AM
In reply to Maispwi
how was the weather that day?
did he have the correct running gear?
if not why werent they provided by CWI?
did CWI check his medical file to see whether he could complete the run?
and if not, why?
tc1
Jul 1, 2022, 9:21:36 AM
In reply to sudden
nick2020
Jul 1, 2022, 9:36:35 AM
In reply to sudden
Maispwi:
Our journalists have to do better.
Our readers have to actually read the articles
sudden
Jul 1, 2022, 10:33:20 AM
In reply to nick2020
Maispwi is a very good poster. i have lots of time for him. but we all have our crosses to bear
Larr Pullo
Jul 1, 2022, 10:49:29 AM
In reply to Maispwi
Was it n injury which affected his lung capacity?
but the squads have been hit by Covid-19 positives for Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen and Anderson Phillip.
Dec '21