The Independent Voice of West Indies Cricket

The team will get better- Just be patient.

voiceofreason 7/6/25, 10:10:48 PM
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debut: 1/20/04
91,828 runs

What did you expect vs the best bowling attack in Test cricket on dicey pitches?

Kraigg needs to retire. Thanks you for your service but he is one of the major issues with the batting lineup. He is far too inconsistent and even when he makes a score it is at a pedestrian pace. Let Louis get a chance. Not sure John Campbell is the right choice at moment but willing to give him some more time. Auguste needs to be drafted into the team for the next series.

Brandon King , Keacy Carty and Shai Hope will come good just be patient. Greaves and Chase well not sold on just yet but we need to give them some time.

Pace bowling looks good, bring in Warrican for some variety as he may come in handy in Kingston.

This series will make us stronger. Stay the course.
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hawk 7/6/25, 10:46:12 PM
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debut: 4/1/07
4,641 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

Sensible post. But let me add, Australia is better than The West Indies, we must be patient
PalsofMine 7/6/25, 11:54:35 PM
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debut: 2/2/23
2,199 runs

We must be patient and also must realise that the flaw in Sammy's theory is that white ball players play only one innings and against a ball that does barely anything. We cannot expect these people to bat twice or against people who actually have skill with the red ball. We are playing on par, just as we did in the world cup. We are just not good enough.
allan 7/7/25, 12:13:21 AM
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debut: 2/9/03
11,335 runs

In reply to hawk

Australia bowling attack isn’t the best in the world
That’s South Africa
And I dear say at their current age - Australia attack isn’t as encouraging or dynamic as our attack
I believe that’s what angers people is that this team is very beatable
Onionman0 7/7/25, 12:53:23 AM
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debut: 3/6/20
4,791 runs

Totally agree....we should be patient.... before Brisbane test.... West Indies sides since 2004...for 29 matches... could not bowl out Australia sides....in this series all 4 times....batters faltered but they are least doing right things ...more tough test series coming.. India in India and New Zealand in New Zealand....few additions..like Holder,Hety, Blackwood,Bonner,Bravo,Silva... management should be more open minded...
voiceofreason 7/7/25, 2:15:07 AM
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debut: 1/20/04
91,828 runs

In reply to Onionman0

Patience does not mean going back to players who have failed time and time again. All the players you mentioned (except for Hety) have all been tried at this level and found wanting. I would like to see guys like Rutherford be under consideration but right now what we need is another opener as our middle order is being exposed too early.
Onionman0 7/7/25, 5:08:55 AM
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debut: 3/6/20
4,791 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

Sammy already stated......all players should be available.....if management asks.....Pooran refused ...Pooran retired.....Sammy also stated ...more players will retire like Pooran..... Just keep close watch ...Sammy -Seetaram will go by data...... surprise not only critics but supporters alike....Holder,Hety definitely...
DukeStreet 7/7/25, 6:03:53 AM
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debut: 12/2/02
30,504 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

We been tunning de corner for the past 25 + years. Tell me something different.
imusic 7/7/25, 6:30:00 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
80,381 runs

How deliciously ironic is it that vor of all people is now a champion for white ball West Indian cricketers playing test cricket!

big grin big grin
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