St John’s, ANTIGUA – Newly appointed West Indies Chairman of Selectors, Courtney Browne, wants consistent performance to be central to the selection process, with the aim of ensuring that players understand that outstanding performance in first class cricket will be rewarded.
Browne, in an interview, said “the selection panel is looking to create a competitive environment where players are fully accountable for their performances while meeting the standards consistently in each of the three formats of the game.â€
The subjective matter of selection is not new to cricket, Browne emphasized. He however noted that “the methodology of selection will be further enhanced by the increased use of statistical analysis along with fitness standards. The players will be monitored closely for all regional and international competitions.â€
Browne wants not to just carry on the procedures former chairman, Clive Lloyd used, but to build on the methodologies used to get the best performing team on the pitch at all times. Browne thanked Lloyd for his service and acknowledges the advice he continues to receive.
Newly appointed West Indies Chairman of Selectors, Courtney Browne, wants consistent performance to be central to the selection process, with the aim of ensuring that players understand that outstanding performance in first-class cricket will be rewarded.
His comments were made in the wake of scathing comments directed at him by wicketkeeper, Denesh Ramdin, who said Brown told him he was dropped from the West Indies squad for the upcoming Test against India because his 25.87 Test average was simply not good enough.
Ramdin’s comments were subsequently deemed to be in breach of the WICB policy and the terms of his retainer contract. As a consequence, Ramdin has since been sanctioned.
Ramdin was a member of the one-day-international squad which placed second in the recently concluded Ballr Tri-Nation series with Australia, South Africa and the West Indies. Australia were the eventual winners.
Browne, however, has not wavered from his initial position which he thinks will serve West Indies well in the future.
“The selection panel is looking to create a competitive environment where players are fully accountable for their performances, while meeting the standards consistently in each of the three formats of the game,†he said.
The subjective matter of selection is not new to cricket, Browne emphasised.
He, however, noted that “the methodology of selection will be further enhanced by the increased use of statistical analysis along with fitness standards. The players will be monitored closely for all regional and international competitions.â€
Browne wants not to just carry on the procedures former chairman, Clive Lloyd used, but to build on the methodologies used to get the best performing team on the pitch at all times. Browne thanked Lloyd for his service and acknowledges the advice he continues to receive.
[quote author=mapoui link=topic=105269.msg702765#msg702765 date=1468508289]
Skourtney is a skunt. lets see what he will do if Dowrich does not improve on Ramdins 26 average.
that wud not be 'consistent'
I will be watching ::LOL:: ::LOL:: ::LOL:: ::LOL:: ::LOL::
[/quote]
If we look back over last 15 years only a very few regional players (bastmen) have been outstanding over a number of years . Averages will confirm this . Wht to me is being highlighted is that we have talented batsmen but our development process is letting them down n our bowlers too . !!!
My take on Samuels is that he's being selected to represent the West Indies without playing for Jamaica. He has not turned out for his homeland since the 2013 First Class season. It therefore means that the WICB has special rules set aside for him.
Its obvious that Browne is trying to pull wool over our eyes . But Browne has to realize that there are so many knowledgeable n well informed cricket fans who can see clearly that he has come with his own agenda . Performance n Permaul not in any team .!!!
