debut: 3/18/05
260 runs
Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Gordon Greenidge, Roy Fredericks, Alvin Kallicharan, Collis King, Brian Lara, Desmond Haynes, it is sad, the lows that we have fallen to. If the IPL was held in their times, the West indies would have been the main source for good batsmen to bolster that tournament. The franchises would have been rushing to get these West Indians, and at the highest prices. Roberts, Holding, Marshall, Garner, Croft, Walsh, Ambrose, Davis, Clarke, Patterson, Grey, and both batting and bowling lists can be extended, because we had a vast reservoir of high quality. The IPL people would not have even ventured to place their competition during our cricket season, and forcing us to have to push our local cricket to rain season. They would not have shown such disrespect.
Today, after taking over our spot on the cricket calendar, and pushing us to play during hurricane, when they bid, our players are vastly overlooked, most times with the huge display of UNSOLD. Where a few happen to be selected, they usually fill the margins, being taken up for the lowest of costs to the franchises. Our players have not taken the steps to uplift their games to be able to fetch the maximum rewards for their talents. Most try to rush their careers to get into the IPL without fully developing their skills, not realizing that "a hurry bird never builds a proper nest." I feel sad when I see a great potential like Evin Lewis go unsold. If this guy had played his cards right, he would have been at the top echelon of the IPL, he is that talented. A person like Kyle Meyeres started well, but soon resorted to vooping in a rush to get the big contract. He failed to realize that batting is required these days, and just room for a few low paid sluggers. The door is not closed because things can happen, and little backroom maneuvers can result in some of them getting a call. I would have preferred to see our guys in high demand being sought after first.
When Kerry Parker came we wrestled the most sought after, respected, and highly rewarded by the standards of that time. When apartheid South Africa came, they were prepared to break their bank to entice our guys. It was a case of disrespectful respect. The history of that is well known, and high salute to those who rebuffed the disrespect. Today, it is a case where we have lost self respect and are prepared to accept any low pay to hit a six. And, they are not alone, they have cheerleaders who encourage them to remain ordinary. If you think ah lie, ask Alzarri, out of love and concern to improve his bowling.
Today, after taking over our spot on the cricket calendar, and pushing us to play during hurricane, when they bid, our players are vastly overlooked, most times with the huge display of UNSOLD. Where a few happen to be selected, they usually fill the margins, being taken up for the lowest of costs to the franchises. Our players have not taken the steps to uplift their games to be able to fetch the maximum rewards for their talents. Most try to rush their careers to get into the IPL without fully developing their skills, not realizing that "a hurry bird never builds a proper nest." I feel sad when I see a great potential like Evin Lewis go unsold. If this guy had played his cards right, he would have been at the top echelon of the IPL, he is that talented. A person like Kyle Meyeres started well, but soon resorted to vooping in a rush to get the big contract. He failed to realize that batting is required these days, and just room for a few low paid sluggers. The door is not closed because things can happen, and little backroom maneuvers can result in some of them getting a call. I would have preferred to see our guys in high demand being sought after first.
When Kerry Parker came we wrestled the most sought after, respected, and highly rewarded by the standards of that time. When apartheid South Africa came, they were prepared to break their bank to entice our guys. It was a case of disrespectful respect. The history of that is well known, and high salute to those who rebuffed the disrespect. Today, it is a case where we have lost self respect and are prepared to accept any low pay to hit a six. And, they are not alone, they have cheerleaders who encourage them to remain ordinary. If you think ah lie, ask Alzarri, out of love and concern to improve his bowling.
