debut: 2/16/24
946 runs
The young promise is evident. Kevlon Anderson, Shaqkere Parris, Jewel Andrew, Carlon Bowen-Tuckett, Javelle Glen & Cephas Cooper to name but a few. They have all made over 400 runs in the current season, with averages ranging from the high 30s to the 70s - take a bow, Kevlon Anderson, who leads the way with nearly 600 runs.
Markedly contrasting is the current form of more experienced players such as Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Zachary McCaskie, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo, Kirk McKenzie, Jermaine Blackwood, Jeremy Solozano, Kevin Sinclair, or even, albeit in a smaller sample size, Shai Hope & Jason Holder.
Most of the names on the experienced list, would have been in our thoughts when considering the upcoming test series against the Australians. Now, the picture is somewhat different. Hodge, Athanaze & Carty, all recent test team middle order batsmen, have averaged 30 or lower this season, despite playing 17 matches between them. That is simply not good enough. The propensity to throw their wicket away having made a start, has been the pattern, with Hodge the only one of the three to record a ton.
A test middle order of Anderson, Andrew and Parris is extremely unlikely but changes must be made. The captain has stepped down and the new regime, led by Sammy, will want to establish themselves with a positive start.
Perhaps, a view look toward a blend of experience coupled with young talent will be taken. The experience, in age and first class cricket, rather than test match caps, could be taken into account with a view towards the future. Failure cannot be ignored and chances must be offered to those who have shown, at the regional level, that they are deserved.
On merit, I would reward Kevlon Anderson, in the same manner that Mikyle Louis was given the chance following his exploits a year ago. Where he failed to kick on, at least, for now at the test level, perhaps Anderson will shine. Imlach and Da Silva must both play, with the former retaining the gloves. I would not be at all surprised if one of them is actually made captain.
The batting is the patent concern, as the test team have a good, dependable keeper and a strong bowling attack that pretty much picks itself with Seales, S.Joseph & Roach coupled with spin options Warrican & Motie.
The upcoming selection meetings are going to be of significant interest...oh to be a fly on the wall!
Markedly contrasting is the current form of more experienced players such as Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, Zachary McCaskie, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo, Kirk McKenzie, Jermaine Blackwood, Jeremy Solozano, Kevin Sinclair, or even, albeit in a smaller sample size, Shai Hope & Jason Holder.
Most of the names on the experienced list, would have been in our thoughts when considering the upcoming test series against the Australians. Now, the picture is somewhat different. Hodge, Athanaze & Carty, all recent test team middle order batsmen, have averaged 30 or lower this season, despite playing 17 matches between them. That is simply not good enough. The propensity to throw their wicket away having made a start, has been the pattern, with Hodge the only one of the three to record a ton.
A test middle order of Anderson, Andrew and Parris is extremely unlikely but changes must be made. The captain has stepped down and the new regime, led by Sammy, will want to establish themselves with a positive start.
Perhaps, a view look toward a blend of experience coupled with young talent will be taken. The experience, in age and first class cricket, rather than test match caps, could be taken into account with a view towards the future. Failure cannot be ignored and chances must be offered to those who have shown, at the regional level, that they are deserved.
On merit, I would reward Kevlon Anderson, in the same manner that Mikyle Louis was given the chance following his exploits a year ago. Where he failed to kick on, at least, for now at the test level, perhaps Anderson will shine. Imlach and Da Silva must both play, with the former retaining the gloves. I would not be at all surprised if one of them is actually made captain.
The batting is the patent concern, as the test team have a good, dependable keeper and a strong bowling attack that pretty much picks itself with Seales, S.Joseph & Roach coupled with spin options Warrican & Motie.
The upcoming selection meetings are going to be of significant interest...oh to be a fly on the wall!
