Quote:Ian Bishop was amongst the last of the great line of fast bowlers to emerge from the Caribbean. Making his debut in March 1989, the Trindadian, tall, brutally quick, and generating lovely out-swing with the new ball, went on to compile an impressive Test record. In 43 games he grabbed 161 wickets at 24.27 and with a strike rate 52.2. Following a career curtailed by back injuries, the incisive fast bowler grew into an incisive commentator. Sharp and thoughtful, you are unlikely to listen to his insights over any prolonged period and not come away with a greater appreciation of the nuances of the game.
And so with West Indies cricket not in the best of health, whose brain would be better for Cricbuzz to pick than the fast bowling great?
How do you think the West Indies will do in the T20 World Cup? Which teams are the strongest contenders and which do you think have the best chance of winning?
Quote:Now, I am not filled with the same confidence.
Sunil Narine's absence leaves a significant and incomparable void
A fit Kieron Pollard's charisma and all-round ability whether batting, in the field
Lendl Simmons' skill and experience is also going to be missing because of injury.
Darren Bravo's form with the bat in the 2015 edition of the CPL
I don't think he is Trini-Centric as you call it. All of those he mentioned were chosen originally. It's not as if he's pushing for more players from TT who can't make the side. And do you not think players like Narine and Simmons would've made the side better?
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I don't think he is Trini-Centric as you call it. All of those he mentioned were chosen originally. It's not as if he's pushing for more players from TT who can't make the side. And do you not think players like Narine and Simmons would've made the side better?
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WI are a force to reckon in the T20s. They are totally a different team with a different mindset from the other formats.
Simmons and Narine were the star players in the IPL. There absence certainly is a sad matter. Still I think WI are still at a strong position in this T20 cup.
Well he is "Trincentric" because he is a Trini and he knows and roots for his Trini peeps even though he knows and roots for the Windies team as a whole. We all do it, we root for our "homeland" and countrymen to do well no matter what.
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And do you not think players like Narine and Simmons would've made the side better?
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NO ! unequivocally !
How on earth can a Pelter, an illegal bowler "better" a side ....huh ??
How on earth can a Porn star, court convicted "better" a side ...huh ??
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We all do it, we root for our "homeland" and countrymen to do well no matter what.
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Yes Mam , but we dont have that kinda Audience as Bish has.
zacaroni could have said : you know Bish , lemme substitute these names
and tell me what you think , to wit :
Sunil Narine leaves a significant and incomparable void BUT Benn do not have action issues
A fit Kieron Pollard charisma and all-round ability BUT Carlos can be comparable
Lendl is also going to be missing because of injury BUT we hav a guy labeled Dre Russ
Darren Bravo's form with the bat in the 2015 edition of the CPL BUT Samuels will come good !
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