The Independent Voice of West Indies Cricket
why not try Chase as an opener?
Unlikely to lose anything in Production with the bat.
And you get an extra bowling option.
Something to consider anyway.
Personally, I would still stick with Brandon as he’s a quality player. But this isn’t a bi lateral series. Every match from here on in this tournament will be critical and we’ll need contributions from everyone.
i can understand if the management team feel the need to make a change.
@WI_cricfan
motie could actually be a very good pinch hitter
@Jumpstart
I would actually go for Forde to open and put back Chase in the middle. There is something about having that 3 spin option that seems to work for WI
All I know is that Chase needs to play against India and SA... they need the off spin option.
If it was up to me, he comes in for King.
I would take a gamble and open with Forde or Motie.
From Shai Hope’s post match interview, King is going NOWHERE. They are waiting for him to come good.
@anthonyp
Not a bad idea motie or Forde but I feel King has some runs around the corner all he has to do is put an innings together.
Chase for Forde sorry about the latter but we have to sacrifice Forde as I really do not think that his medium pacers will trouble RSA unless there is swing. RSA has De Kock, Rickelton, Miller, Jansen all lefties so Chase must play.
KING must go nowhere and must play.
All king needs to have is a clear mind and some luck to run his way
Cappo and coach must make him know they are fully behind him
@Halliwell
He also said they have a squad and will pick the final 11 based on strategic considerations.
@Madmax
SA has 4 batsmen that are lefties in the top 7 . Plus with the additional bowler in Chase, we have more margin for error in the event 2 bowlers aren’t going well on the day
King staying but I am worried about Forde in the team since he not very quick but does have the smarts. Holder and him together not surewhat u guys think
@Narper
The Cappo and Coach have already shown their confidence in him for 5 games and I am certain they will stick with him for a 6th and the 7th. He needs to reward their faith in him by getting some runs. He scored well vs South Africa in South Africa so he is familiar with their bowling and should do well.
@imusic
I expect King to be retained in the XI. I expect Chase to come in for either Shepherd or Powell, both of whom have leg niggles. Romario did not bowl and is walking with a limp. Rovman left the game holding his hamstring.
Everybody has a role to play and it is obvious to me that King’s role in the power play is to take more chances than Hope. I think Sammy doesn’t mind (although not ideal) that King gets out playing an aggressive shot.
