Kelvin Pitman & Johann Layne

Regardless of the outcome of the match against T&T, nice to see two of the young fast bowlers who are coming through bowling well and taking wickets.

Pitman, bowling genuinely quickly, hurried all of the batsmen he bowled to and currently has 4/27, which as it stands is his best in first class cricket. At just 21 years of age, he is certainly one to watch for the future, especially if he continues to bowl at such pace.

Johann Layne, further along in the development process but also just 21, bowled very well with decent control and pace at a troubling length for the batsmen. His height was a constant problem for the T&T batsmen, resulting in his third five wicket haul in just his 15th first class match. Noticeably quicker than usual, Layne is starting to look like the real deal. He has already taken over 50 first class wickets and has proven to be a useful lower order batsman, with a pair of half centuries to his name and an average over 20.

With the likes of these two following the success of Jayden Seales & Shamar Joseph, the West Indian fast bowling production line is showing signs of being more productive than for some time.

The young fast bowlers are coming along well! Looking to hit the deck hard.

In reply to 4REALQUICKS

I like the looks of Layne who is very consistent, with his line and length and extracts great bounce with his height. Little I have seen of Pitman is he is quick but wayward. Look out for Gilon Tyson looks quick and can swing the ball both ways.

In reply to voiceofreason

Tyson is another who bowls quick, bit older though as he has already turned 28.

Isai Thorne from Guyana is another young quickie to watch.

I agree with you regarding Layne's height. He looks like he could develop into a faster Jason Holder type of bowler, which would be fantastic for the West Indies pace attack as it brings something different again from Shamar & Jayden.

any theories on why the pacers have been getting wickets this round? Will be interesting to see how Seales, Phillip and James respond in the fourth innings to the good work of Pittman and Layne.

In reply to PalsofMine

Certainly had a bit of grass on that track, which was encouraging to see.

In reply to 4REALQUICKS

I think that Phillips was steady but Seales still looks undercooked. Hoping that he is just bowling within himself to keep his fitness for Bim and Guyana and then the wealth of international cricket ahead. Was his County contract renewed this year?

In reply to PalsofMine

Yes, Seales has resigned with Sussex and will play for them during the first phase of games.