Carlos Brathwaithe said West Indies has one of the best bowling attacks in the world. I disagree, in my view we have the potential to be one of the best attacks. However, right now the bowling unit is still a work in progress.The best possible pieces are still being put together to create the finished product.
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Thu, Aug 6, '26 at 8:10 AM
I think Carlos has a point, the main word was " one " of the best. When the WI batters make over 300 runs the bowlers usually make the WI competitive with any team.
Thu, Aug 6, '26 at 8:39 AM
@dayne
When the WI batters make over 300 runs the bowlers usually make the WI competitive with any team.
Do you have any specific examples of this?
Thu, Aug 6, '26 at 8:54 AM
@Fivestar
I would agree with Carlos
At the minute, it does
When Roach goes then let's see how the West Indies get on with Alzarri, Shields or whoever else comes in to replace him.
It would be good if a couple of more pacers could step up or at least see a return to form for Chemar and Oshane.
Thu, Aug 6, '26 at 9:26 AM
@WICFan
In my view, Keemo is the next in line and I rate him above either Chemar or Shields as a bowler.
Thu, Aug 6, '26 at 9:43 AM
@imusic
Yes, the win over Australia in Australia close to two years ago, the first inning score was around 300, the wins over Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the first innings scores were all over 300, the draw against NZ the 2nd inning score was over 400. If the WI batters become a little more consistent the bowlers will make the team a top team in world cricket.
Thu, Aug 6, '26 at 9:52 AM
@dayne
We scored over 300 in the 1st innings in this last test match. We lost by 8 wickets with a day and a half to spare.
It’s not an anomaly.
Is the current seam bowling attack a good one? With everyone healthy, absolutely.
But to call it one of the best in the game? That’s a stretch.
One of the best among the lower tier of teams, most definitely. It’s not a coincidence the teams you quoted are in that tier.
This isn’t to diminish the seam bowling attack. Not at all. They are competitive…..certainly compared to what we’ve had in the recent past. But please….keep it real.
No need for the hyperbole.