It was a good fight, but still disappointed we didn't get over the line. Bishoo's spell and Bravo's knock were inspirational. Always confident. Definite signs of improvement. Always wanted two batsmen in the crease to give a good start. Unfortunately Marlon got out off the first ball, but we bat deep. Credit must also go to Pakistan. Bravo was outstanding. Very heartwarming to see how he played in the first innings and second innings. Yasir was very threatening off the rough.
1. Comes in and sets out to go for the draw, refusing to take easy singles when the RR is only 3 an over.
2. Indirectly causes Bravo to play a loose shot.
3. Tells Bishoo not to review when the team has 2 reviews in the bank.
4. When batting with the tail, repeatedly runs on the first ball, exposing Bishoo and our fast bowlers to the Pakistanis.
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Holder single handedly sabotaged that chase.
1. Comes in and sets out to go for the draw, refusing to take easy singles when the RR is only 3 an over.
2. Indirectly causes Bravo to play a loose shot.
3. Tells Bishoo not to review when the team has 2 reviews in the bank.
4. When batting with the tail, repeatedly runs on the first ball, exposing Bishoo and our fast bowlers to the Pakistanis.
Also Marlon Samuels is pure stress.
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this reads reasonable...likely. all the same I would not like to be Jason Holder at this time. he should not be captain at all.
there is no comparison at all between Holder and Smith the previous Saffie captain also appointed at 22 years old. different country and conditions...different men.
the Saffies had a good experienced side who supported their young captain.
the west indies had nothing of the sort had to build a side.. and who ever heard of a very experienced captain building a side. does he even know what to do..did he even have a clue ::confused::
and the saffies admin wanted a good side, supported their side, spent money on its development, paid their players and were never in conflict with them at that time. the wicb wanted something entirely different with the appointment of Holder.
the wicb was about keeping its own power safe by that appointment, not making the west indies team great again. the wicb was not spending money on the team but taking the money for themselves. the wicb was at war with its players, cleaning them out, setting them up for absolute financial rape
Holder in that regard was/is simply victimized. Holder shud be removed from the captaincy now, for him to go out into the world to resume his career, making a living..in the T20 leagues, ODI and test if he gets called up..but most importantly learning the world
that is what is necessary for the still young man, at just 24 years of age
the less said about Marlon Samuels the better yes. the man is useless and shud not be on the team period. his time is long past. he shud be let go
