Or is 27 doubling down on his decision to make Warrican a non playing test vice captain hence Warrican gets selected by default?
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Is Warrican a better test bowler than Motie?
Wed, Jun 17, '26 at 3:22 AM
debut: Jan 30, '09
2,076 runs
@imusic
Motie is the best all-format spinner in the Caribbean.
A quick Google search also reveals:
"Test Matches: Gudakesh Motie is the premier spin bowler in the Test format. The Guyanese left-arm orthodox spinner has become a mainstay for the West Indies in red-ball cricket, often carrying the spin attack with his control and ability to extract bounce. [1, 2, 3, 4]"
Wed, Jun 17, '26 at 4:14 AM
@imusic
No, but I think Motie regressed a bit playing all formats over the last while when he maybe should have spent some time working on his game.
Wed, Jun 17, '26 at 5:44 AM
debut: Jul 29, '19
5,999 runs
motie has regressed in control and effectiveness warrican was not even the best spinner in the barbados side this season bishop outbowled him and looked far more effective
Wed, Jun 17, '26 at 8:41 AM
Motie was only selected for one ODI, his performance in that match was poor, the captain only trusted him with four overs, he did not make the final eleven in any T20 match. His bowling has fallen off, it looks like the Selector is willing to try Bishop as a Test bowler more than Motie.
Wed, Jun 17, '26 at 9:38 AM
debut: Dec 31, '03
13,480 runs
@imusic
Iām not surprised that Warrican got the nod over Motie. Warrican give the ball more flight and gets it above the eye line whereas Motie tends to bowl quicker and flatter.
Wed, Jun 17, '26 at 11:38 AM
Is Warrican a test bowler?
He could not make the team of any other test playing nation.
Wed, Jun 17, '26 at 12:11 PM
@Trex
It is ironic that Warrican is being picked and pushed as VC at the same time his form and little ability is falling off a cliff!. Fact he wasn't a captain or great leader prior to appointment makes this farce even more embarrassing.
Wed, Jun 17, '26 at 12:29 PM
@Brerzerk
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Wed, Jun 17, '26 at 3:59 PM
debut: Feb 8, '04
24,350 runs
@WICFan
I think Motie regressed a bit playing all formats over the last
If a regressed Motie was able to be the highest wicket taker in the recent 4 day competition, WI cricket is in more trouble that you think!