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A RARE TEST WIN vs A Higher Ranked Opponent - Rev Al - 06-20-2014
* First of all congrats to Skipper Denesh Ramdin on his first test victory.
* WI is current ranked #8 in tests; NZ is ranked #6
* So this was a win against a higher ranked team----a rarity for the WI team.
* Ramdin said his bowlers got a bit lazy at the end of NZ innings----from 210/8, NZ ended up at 331-----the last 2 wickets added 121.
* WI batsmen should remarkable application in the first innings---excellent hundreds by young Bravo and Brathwaite. And solid fifties from Edwards and debutant Blackwood.
* The bowlers dismissed NZ twice----but Gabriel is the weak link and he'd be lucky to play in Barbados---actually Gabriel got 4 wickets in the match---so he may very well play in Barbados.
* Great to see Onry back to his normal attacking self in the 2nd innings-----80* in 46 balls
* Some folks were calling for Onry to be dropped----he shamed them.
* Excellent win.
* GOOD LUCK TO RAMDIN AND THE BOYS IN BARBADOS.
Rev
Re: A RARE TEST WIN vs A Higher Ranked Opponent - Rev Al - 06-20-2014
RAMDIN DISPLEASED WITH HIS BATTING
* He has gotten 3 good starts in the series: 39, 34, 32
* He says he needs to bat on.
* In the past 2 calendar years Ramdin has looked like a bonafide batsman----and he has produced like a bonafide batsman----averaging in the mid 40s.
Rev
Re: A RARE TEST WIN vs A Higher Ranked Opponent - Rev Al - 06-20-2014
BENN HAS TAKEN 12 WICKETS IN 3 TESTS IN BARBADOS
* So Benn will be the spinner at Kensington Oval next week.
http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;ground=199;template=results;type=bowling
Rev
Re: A RARE TEST WIN vs A Higher Ranked Opponent - Rev Al - 06-20-2014
THE TOP 8 WICKET TAKERS AT KENSINGTON OVAL ARE ALL QUICKS
* Click on link:
http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;ground=199;template=results;type=bowling
* Roach and Taylor will definitely play.
* Roach has taken 13 wickets in 3 tests at Kensington.
* Since Gabriel took 4 wickets in Trinidad, he'll likely be retained.
Rev
Re: A RARE TEST WIN vs A Higher Ranked Opponent - Rev Al - 06-20-2014
GABRIEL HAS TAKEN 4 WICKETS IN 1 TEST AT KENSINGTON
* 1/45 & 3/10 vs Zimbabwe
Re: A RARE TEST WIN vs A Higher Ranked Opponent - ketchim - 06-20-2014
Gabriel is given a chance on his Home Turf.
I would like the same extended to Bajans Carlos and Holder.
The positive is that we get to stock our arsenal of raw Pace :
for South Africa late 2014
Re: A RARE TEST WIN vs A Higher Ranked Opponent - mapoui - 06-20-2014
I like Carlos in particular although I am not really certain how good he is.
what I like is his skill set that's what. if he is test class we have a winner
Re: A RARE TEST WIN vs A Higher Ranked Opponent - mapoui - 06-20-2014
I think Gabriel has done well enough to get another. but I dont care if he gets dropped for any of the probables or for Narine.
they are all worthy
Re: A RARE TEST WIN vs A Higher Ranked Opponent - Rev Al - 06-20-2014
TIDBIT:
* New Zealand had gone 8 tests without a defeat
* The Trinidad defeat snaps that streak
Rev
Re: A RARE TEST WIN vs A Higher Ranked Opponent - mapoui - 06-20-2014
and look at the win Rev..it was kinda easy. west indies demonstrated all kinds of superiority
my argument has been: properly led and feeling good about itself this west indies can much better than we have been doing..up to about 4-5 in the list