Foundations in place, time to build !

Having spent the World Cup fronting up for West Indies' inadequacies, it was clear Jason Holder has many virtuous character traits.

His effort in helping to save the first Test, via a maiden hundred in any format, suggested we will have plenty of time to admire

his on-field abilities as well. Batting may become his stronger suit but Holder has the dimensions of a formidable bowler

and he could do with a few more wickets as West Indies' third seamer.

With Benn dropped from the squad, the stage is set for Devendra Bishoo to make his Test return after a three-year hiatus.

Shannon Gabriel has also been recalled and alongside Carlos Brathwaite adds to West Indies' options

but they are set to stick with the same three-man pace attack.

The National Cricket Stadium has only hosted two Tests - the most recent in 2009,

when a West Indies side weakened by contractual disputes lost to Bangladesh.

There is some dampness in the pitch, which may mean a bit of life early on,

while Denesh Ramdin has suggested it will spin more than Antigua. 

"He's making us work really hard and making us believe in ourselves more.

There's a really relaxed atmosphere in the dressing room, but in training we're really pushing ourselves."


West Indies captain Denesh Ramdin on Simmons' effect since taking charge

As long as dave cameron, wavell hinds and tony cozier remain members of the WICB nothing is going to change.

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As long as dave cameron, wavell hinds and tony cozier remain members of the WICB nothing is going to change.
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Ummm Tony Cozier? Where did that come from?

WICB after Tony as well.

Up to Simmons : Hopefully he feels out the wicket and decides the Bowling attack !

Joe Root and Alastair Cook get a feel for the surface ahead of the second Test

                 

bouqui did you miss the irony of porky calling cozier a member of wicb?