West Indies tour New Zealand

[zwarrior]

West Indies are touring New Zealand for 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20s.

First match begins on December 1st.

Windies Test Squad:
Jason Holder(c), Kraigg Brathwaite, Sunil Ambris, Devendra Bishoo, Jermaine Blackwood, Roston Chase, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Kieran Powell, Raymon Reifer, Kemar Roach

New Zealand Test squad:
Kane Williamson(c), Tom Latham, Jeet Raval, Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, BJ Watling, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner, Trent Boult, Matt Henry

 

[CerealKiller]

Lockie Ferguson should be in the squad ahead of Henry. He has good FC numbers, and just took a 5-fer vs WI.

 

[GalacticGoon]

Interesting series this. Thank you lord for yet another unique series then the mindless India Sri Lanka going on. New Zealand obviously start the series as favorites and have a very good team but West Indies can be a bit surprising. West Indies need someone to support Hope, they need 2-3 more batsman to step up and be consistent. I think West Indies bowlers can bowl well in supported conditions. Good luck and excite to follow this series.

 

[Velocity]

Interesting series this. Thank you lord for yet another unique series then the mindless India Sri Lanka going on. New Zealand obviously start the series as favorites and have a very good team but West Indies can be a bit surprising. West Indies need someone to support Hope, they need 2-3 more batsman to step up and be consistent. I think West Indies bowlers can bowl well in supported conditions. Good luck and excite to follow this series.

What is most exciting in my opinion is how Chris Gayle will do on those tiny grounds in NZ. I would say the limited overs would be closer as the WI team only knows to hit big.

 

[zwarrior]

WI will have mixed emotions from the warmup game. They were amazing in first innings, but equally bad in the 2nd innings. Seeing their recent performances, I will expect a good fightback from them.

http://www.cricbuzz.com/live-cricke...match-west-indies-tour-of-new-zealand-2017-18

 

[GalacticGoon]

Surprised to see NZ bowl. The pitch looks green but looks flat. There is no movement in the initial three overs so far and the sky is clear. All West Indies need to do is bat sensibly and put on a good total on board.

 

[GalacticGoon]

Wonderful start for West Indies, as I said the pitch looks just green but nothing about the pitch says its a bowling pitch. If West Indies can hold up like Bangladesh who scored 500 runs, its going to be a long tiring day at work for NZ.

 

[Velocity]

Very good comeback by New Zealand at lunch now. That couple of wickets brought NZ back into the game. Wagner isn't talked much about but is dangerous as ever with the short ball. Teams plan against Boult and Southee but Wagner is the one who can seriously damage any top order and begin a collapse.

 

[GalacticGoon]

WTF! West Indies just self exploded! Hit wicket the first ball for Ambris and 80/5 after a good start :/ I just jinxed them badly

 

[Velocity]

This is incredible stuff from Wagner. Never expected WI to be in this position from 59/0

 

[GalacticGoon]

I wanted West Indies to play well and within 2 sessions they are almost done Feel sorry for the openers who did really well

 

[GalacticGoon]

From 59/0 to 134 all out only West Indies and Pakistan can achieve. So much talent West Indies have, they need some good person to lead them and coach them. Jason Holder just does not impress

 

[Velocity]

From 59/0 to 134 all out only West Indies and Pakistan can achieve. So much talent West Indies have, they need some good person to lead them and coach them. Jason Holder just does not impress

I would agree with that, Holder is not one who can motivate his players and is generally a defensive captain. West Indies need a captain with an attacking mindset and I think Kraigg Brathwaite should be one to test for the the captaincy. He was with the team the longest, and is a reliable player. There are talented players in this WI team but there needs to be someone to spur these guys up. They have match winners their side, and have victories against teams like Pakistan and England. The coach is not a problem, Stuart Law is doing the best he can and since he came there has been improvement in the side. The biggest problems in this team is the leadership and the WICB.

 

[zwarrior]

Wow. Just saw the scorecard. Wagner ripped them apart !

 

[Yash.]

I would agree with that, Holder is not one who can motivate his players and is generally a defensive captain. West Indies need a captain with an attacking mindset and I think Kraigg Brathwaite should be one to test for the the captaincy. He was with the team the longest, and is a reliable player. There are talented players in this WI team but there needs to be someone to spur these guys up. They have match winners their side, and have victories against teams like Pakistan and England. The coach is not a problem, Stuart Law is doing the best he can and since he came there has been improvement in the side. The biggest problems in this team is the leadership and the WICB.

The problem is, that Holder is the only person (maybe) who agrees with whatever the board says, hence the captaincy.

Shai Hope is an interesting prospect, and can be chosen for vice captain. I know he is inexperienced but can be nurtured into one of the great wicketkeeper batsmen. His innings against England was a true gem and he has the capability to produce much more like them.