CaribbeanCricket.com - Not one congrat to the WI Academy !

voiceofreason 6/16/25, 10:23:13 PM

debut: 1/20/04
91,653 runs

Wi academy defeated a well groomed and experienced Sri Lanka emerging team but not one single congratulatory message, why ?

We are a bitter and bad minded people only good at focusing on the negative side of West Indian cricket just because Sammy and Shallow in charge.

Innings and 26 runs within 3days with standout performances by Raneico Smith, Kelvin Pitman, Nathan Edward, Dindyal, Ackeeem Auguste, and Teddy Bishop.

WI_cricfan 6/16/25, 11:05:09 PM

debut: 10/12/06
13,272 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

Who was the coach

Halliwell 6/16/25, 11:31:23 PM

debut: 5/14/05
24,576 runs

In reply to WI_cricfan

In the past 2 days there have been 2 West Indian victories where a certain individual WAZZN present and interfering

Mustwin 6/17/25, 12:15:59 AM

debut: 11/27/09
1,018 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

Appreciate your resilience.

natty_forever 6/17/25, 12:34:52 AM

debut: 4/28/03
60,743 runs

Congrats West Indies Academy! The few weeks with Coley sure paid off.

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anthonyp 6/17/25, 1:05:32 AM

debut: 11/2/09
12,936 runs

In reply to natty_forever

Coley? When did they spend time with Coley?

Thought the coach is from Sri Lanka... oh well ah guess its all about trying to big up a homie.

velo 6/17/25, 1:24:31 AM

debut: 7/29/19
5,052 runs

Congrats to them

voiceofreason 6/17/25, 1:59:00 AM

debut: 1/20/04
91,653 runs

In reply to anthonyp

Natty trying to find anything to credit his homeboy for but the coach is from Ramesh Subasinghe from the same Sri Lanka.

dayne 6/17/25, 2:59:59 AM

debut: 5/29/07
8,679 runs

Congrats to the WI Academy, their pacers are having a good series, Smith and Pittman look like they could develop into hostile pacers.

PalsofMine 6/17/25, 3:44:54 AM

debut: 2/2/23
2,135 runs

Congrats indeed. WI finds it so hard to beat SL at anything that this in indeed a refreshing change. I am looking forward to the return tour to SL to see if we can also perform creditably there. I have said before that our A team and developing team should be targeting SL, SA and Ireland in an effort to raise our international standards.

Onionman0 6/17/25, 10:01:42 AM

debut: 3/6/20
4,730 runs

Congratulations.... bowling looks potent....matches being played in bowler friendly pitches... CWI appreciative move...

natty_forever 6/17/25, 11:56:31 AM

debut: 4/28/03
60,743 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

You trying to be smart. Who was placed in charge of the Academy? This coach just following Coley's instructions. I not like you bro, just so happens Coley is a Yaadie, you think we all as insular as your raas!

Conorboy 6/17/25, 11:57:47 AM

debut: 2/21/17
697 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

Fair point , well done academy, some very impressive performances especially in the second test
Let's hope at least 3 or 4 of this group break through to senior caps

anthonyp 6/17/25, 2:14:00 PM

debut: 11/2/09
12,936 runs

In reply to natty_forever

Not sure where you're getting your news from but Coley does not have anything to do with the WI Academy team.

The head coach is Ramesh Subasinghe from Sri Lanka.

Coley was appointed as head coach for the WI A series against South Africa.

Maybe this will help you

Link

natty_forever 6/17/25, 2:46:14 PM

debut: 4/28/03
60,743 runs

In reply to anthonyp

Of which I know. Where was Coley sent after being sacked?

seaegg99 6/17/25, 2:49:40 PM

debut: 4/6/05
4,705 runs

In reply to anthonyp

I actually just watch the young teams because the seniors are a lost cause. Pittman, Smith and Edward was a serious handful to deal with. Adding Motara also helped.
he young bats showed heart and built nice partnerships during their innings. Bowling wins matches and the guys are stepping up. Pittman and Smith are big and seems durable. No let down in pace and were on target.

anthonyp 6/17/25, 2:54:10 PM

debut: 11/2/09
12,936 runs

In reply to natty_forever

After the sacking he went to Bermuda.. then returned to coach the WI A team.

anthonyp 6/17/25, 2:58:40 PM

debut: 11/2/09
12,936 runs

In reply to seaegg99

Not sure why they didn't play Motara in the first match.. especially after stating that they are keen of developing wrist spinners in the region.

Just my opinion, but Motara should be playing every match... the captain gotta learn how to use him too. I think he was underbowled in this match. Skipper went to him after trying everybody else.

positiveg 6/17/25, 3:50:42 PM

debut: 3/29/07
25,059 runs

Congratulations to the academy
They came back really well in this game to win by an iinings and 24 runs
They fought hard, bowled well and batted well
Pittman, though he wasn't that good in the first innings, came and got some wickets and the other bowlers like Smith etc was quite consistant. Want them to go ahead and win the other games Consistency is key

voiceofreason 6/17/25, 3:54:17 PM

debut: 1/20/04
91,653 runs

In reply to natty_forever

You just as insular as Joegrine , Slippery Fella and the rest. Not only that you are ill informed. Coley has nothing to do with the Academy however his A team lost 0-5 to SA A.

solidrock 6/17/25, 4:08:55 PM

debut: 1/16/09
8,285 runs

Congrats.

Not one congrat to the WI Academy !

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