The Independent Voice of West Indies Cricket

I grew up in St.Kitts/Nevis but I cannot support

voiceofreason 8/24/25, 5:51:05 PM
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debut: 1/20/04
92,680 runs

...This Patriots team as they have been very unwilling to invest in the youngsters from SKN and the Leewards unlike SLK and the A&B Falcons. Even Athanaze from Dominica cannot get a game, they play Louis out of position. Tek Lixx!
imusic 8/24/25, 5:57:25 PM
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debut: 11/13/02
80,973 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

You cannot support the Patriots because they lose.

Be honest for once
natty_forever 8/24/25, 6:00:59 PM
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debut: 4/28/03
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In reply to imusic

Trump will never admit that.
voiceofreason 8/24/25, 6:03:28 PM
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debut: 1/20/04
92,680 runs

In reply to imusic

They have won a championship already and even then I NEVER supported them. I have always supported St.Lucia Zouks, Stars and now Kings!
Edrich 8/24/25, 6:32:08 PM
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debut: 11/11/24
256 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

VOR, I agree with you, but the youths have to put their hands up, and want to perform. I applaud Jewel, and young Gaston, They have the right attitude. They are embracing the opportunity they have been afforded.
voiceofreason 8/24/25, 6:39:30 PM
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debut: 1/20/04
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Yes but in the 10 years how many youths have SKN Patriots tried? Jeremiah Louis got a couple games early, Kieran Powell was never selected. Other young players around the region Jahmar Hamilton in his time. Keacy Carty, Nathan Edward both play for TTKR as they were never considered by the only sub-regional team at the time. SKN never saw that vision and are anything but patriotic. SKN Govt just pumping millions and who are they developing?

Look at Karima Gore!
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Drapsey 8/24/25, 7:04:07 PM
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debut: 12/26/07
35,205 runs

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And they're not even the ones to sign-up Oshane Thomas.

BTW, where's the crowd? It's Sunday, and long after church services are over, but only 257 people in the stands.
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imusic 8/24/25, 7:20:38 PM
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debut: 11/13/02
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BTW, where's the crowd? It's Sunday, and long after church services are over, but only 257 people in the stands.

Minus de 5 and Dey probably paying tribute to Sammy and de West Indies test team cool
methodic 8/24/25, 7:51:43 PM
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debut: 1/18/10
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In reply to voiceofreason

Interesting take,. I like the team, I can't understand why Athanaze isn't being featured.
Edrich 8/24/25, 8:24:25 PM
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debut: 11/11/24
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In reply to voiceofreason

I hear you.

I don’t have the answer, since this is franchise cricket, maybe they need a marketing strategy, or agent.
tc1 8/24/25, 9:13:20 PM
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debut: 6/12/04
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In reply to voiceofreason

So all of this time, you are gerrymandering as a Virgin islander?
Drapsey 8/24/25, 10:41:37 PM
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debut: 12/26/07
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In reply to voiceofreason

Putting all joking aside, I'll have to agree with you.

With 3 (count them) 'islands' based franchises, it's surprising more of the players you named can't find places in the teams.
positiveg 8/24/25, 11:43:39 PM
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debut: 3/29/07
25,261 runs

In reply to Edrich

But them man getting g a chance. Louis not. Ans to see why thry not playing Athanaze is ridiculous.
But the owner seems to be one picking the playing XI. He is one reason we dont have Rutherfordnwith the team anymore.
We issue ia batting and theu won't fix the batting issue. Owner is a joke.
imusic 8/25/25, 12:06:43 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
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Hold on. Don’t they have TED LASSO??
natty_forever 8/25/25, 1:49:01 PM
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debut: 4/28/03
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This is Franchise cricket. How many player that plays for Liverpool comes from there?
natty_forever 8/25/25, 1:49:50 PM
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We need a Regional T20 League.
Halliwell 8/25/25, 2:58:37 PM
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debut: 5/14/05
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This is a regional t20 league! In every way except for the word ‘franchise’.
voiceofreason 8/25/25, 3:55:45 PM
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debut: 1/20/04
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In reply to Halliwell

Exactly! They have attached the franchises to the Islands to develop a fan base and asked for monies to promote the islands.
Logic 8/25/25, 6:01:27 PM
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debut: 6/19/05
4,985 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

The team needs Athanaze. Have too many players that not coping with the spin. His omission is mystifying. If they must play Louis for the politics then drop somebody else. Even Roussow
natty_forever 8/25/25, 9:28:00 PM
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debut: 4/28/03
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In reply to Halliwell

National Regional. No overseas players.
imusic 8/25/25, 9:32:54 PM
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debut: 11/13/02
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In reply to natty_forever

We had that. It was sold off
Halliwell 8/25/25, 10:38:01 PM
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debut: 5/14/05
25,123 runs

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Do we get even middle grade players??? We get man that is grey and 47 years old

We even had Tambe!
methodic 8/26/25, 1:51:29 AM
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debut: 1/18/10
16,991 runs

In reply to voiceofreason

I like St Kitts team. They should win more games
natty_forever 8/26/25, 2:38:35 AM
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debut: 4/28/03
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In reply to Halliwell

My reasoning. With the Olympics, up to today, only allows individual countries to enter with the exception of GB, and cricket being introduced. We need to have a tournament with just nationals. Have a qualifying round for Leewards and Windwards to see who represents from those islands.