the end is nigh

at 38, body preservation can only go so far.

with that in mind, there is not a good replacement for him, the test team is still in transition and having another new player is not ideal, anderson seems to be the next option but i am not convinced, he does not seems international quality

there is one option that gives us an adequate if not better replacement for roach.....JHolder, him coming in would be the best option to not disrupt that bowling unit right now.....the way how greaves is going now, i would not burden him with a ton of bowling

with holder we can have a good 5ish years and bolster the batting unit

@conman

there is also Keemo Paul, who was in the squad for the final test. His body of work at regional levels also merits giving him a chance at test level. I only hope that they do not play him in the white ball series as I do not rate him as a white ball bowler

@conman

Hope he is fit. Agreed Jason Holder would be the ideal replacement but is he available???

What happened to Nial Smith who appears quicker than Keeemo. Like Keemo though as a long term option.

Good problem to have. There was a time when we barely had any options.

If Jason is fit, willing and available to play red ball cricket, that would lengthen the tail in terms of batting and add a slightly new dimension to the bowling. There would also be the services of Greaves if needed.

That would work extremely well giving the quicks a breather.

In the absence of the above, I think Keemo who is already in the squad, should get his chance.

@conman

It will be good if we have have Holder if Roach isn't available.

I am a lil disappointed in Anderson for the last test but I am still will to give him some more opportunities in better bowling conditions. I believe in due process and think we can still give him to look up.

Just the same I think Da Silva should slot back in with the gloves.

As a child I remember the dominant WI team had a cadre of solid batters on thr bench for when called upon.

Someone will have to sit it out bur doesn't mean they're a discard

That is part of the job of management, to still make players feel they are a critical part of the setup and ready when called upon

Warrican better prepare to have a long bowl...lol

Would rather see Keemo or Shields (JA) really time to build a strong young group. Shields did pretty well on the tour to NZ as a rookie.

Shields is not young, Keemo is a good cricketer. Glaring example here if WI's inability to identify, develop, rehabilitate (injury and form) young talent. Had that been done Chemar Hilder would be there. Under a better organization it would be him and not Alzari that would've come through.

i was hearing that Phillips has played 7 tests over 4 or so years. It is difficult to get into the rhythm of test cricket like that.

@InHindsight

Anderson, does not impress me. DS's last stint with the glove have me leaving it with Hope. Try him at 3.

@conman

Messi says yuh chatting crap.😂