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Can somebody tell me why

StumpCam 6/10/25, 7:06:27 PM
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All Windies teams of recent history prefer to field first regardless of the nature of the pitch???
Unbelievable!
newdread 6/10/25, 7:19:26 PM
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Data driven decision?

Must be....
Brerzerk 6/10/25, 7:27:43 PM
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No, lack of confidence! Playing philosophy is not to be aggressive, positive, not even attrition it is sheer cowardice in the bowling and utter timidity in the batting. Don't be fooled by six n out it is based on timidity/fear.
natty_forever 6/10/25, 7:28:32 PM
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Sad!
Halliwell 6/10/25, 7:28:58 PM
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Easier to draw stick fielders than stick batsmen
SnoopDog 6/10/25, 7:29:12 PM
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Can somebody tell me why All Windies teams of recent history prefer to field first regardless of the nature of the pitch?


Because the coach is a fcuking moron.
Castled 6/10/25, 7:29:53 PM
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lol
cricketmad 6/10/25, 7:30:33 PM
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I believe it's down to their negative mindset ,as you said lack of confidence. England looking to post a T20i 300 here .
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natty_forever 6/10/25, 7:30:39 PM
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lol
Brerzerk 6/10/25, 7:34:02 PM
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Yeh, 'Leh wi si weh dem put pon di boowd then si weh wi can duh bout it' Fraid nuh R...
natty_forever 6/10/25, 7:35:36 PM
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Let me translate for the untrained ones. Let them set a score and pray we can chase it.
SnoopDog 6/10/25, 7:37:18 PM
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Let me translate for the untrained ones. Let them set a score and pray we can chase it.


Or, on a flat pitch - bat first - put up a big score - and apply scoreboard pressure when bowling.
Brerzerk 6/10/25, 7:40:03 PM
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Tenks
StumpCam 6/10/25, 7:43:19 PM
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Or the “dew” factor in night matches that affects the condition of the ball and grip.
newdread 6/10/25, 7:48:59 PM
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Rass bwoy....this is why I seldom post here any more....I suppose one needs a sarcasm emoji.
camos 6/10/25, 7:51:23 PM
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Our batsmen are largely Con artists, if you bat first, they waste time, even on a good batting wicket, when they are set a target no room for that.
SnoopDog 6/10/25, 7:54:18 PM
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Our batsmen are largely Con artists


All dem IPL stars? shock
camos 6/10/25, 7:58:02 PM
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They are usually less than half the team, with two or more failing in the same game.
SnoopDog 6/10/25, 8:01:04 PM
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I don't know Bro.

I think it's easier to con people in those match fixing lickit leagues than it is in international cricket.

International cricket tends to show up these lickit stars.
Windiesfan78 6/10/25, 8:08:42 PM
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Question, would it be better if the West Indies team was run like a club? I think getting some foreign players might help the situation. This team truly is poor.
Brerzerk 6/10/25, 8:15:06 PM
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Flat pitches, IPL different atmosphere
SnoopDog 6/10/25, 8:18:33 PM
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International cricket is at a far higher standard than what you'll find in the match fixing lickit leagues.

It's one of the reasons why more and more of our "stars" will rather retire than ruin their reputation playing at international standard.
Narper 6/10/25, 8:26:45 PM
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All Windies teams of recent history prefer to field first regardless of the nature of the pitch???
Unbelievable!


Mindboggling

they hink they are chasers...and they are right....dem chase balls all innings