One day Tournament Finals , between Trinidad & Tobago was somewhat of a disappointment to me because of the low scores , and the manner in which batsmen lost their wickets . I wonder if this was possibly due to the Pitch not properly prepared , the standard of Cricket in the Region ; or perhaps both .
Whatever the cause ; it just doesnt look good , particular since the Trinidad & Tobago Team has recently returned from an Overseas Tournament . The Supporters of the WICB I am sure can explain all this no doubt . For quite sometime we have been hearing that Cricket has turned a corner , Hell it has turned so many corners , by now it is very obvious that we are going around in a gigantic Circle .
I am looking forward to the Supporters of the WICB regarding the current State of Cricket in the Region , and what measures the WICB is taking and intends to take to raise not only the standard of Cricket in the Region , but also make our Players competitive in the International Cricket Arena .
When our Team starts winning Series against Teams ranked above our Team I will consider that as progress ; that is my yardstick , winning a match here and there cannot in my opinion be considered .
The Recently Concluded Regional Super 50
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POINT
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I am awaiting a response my those who suffer with La Tourette Syndrome ; particularly the One who is so stricken he is unable to restrain himself from being foul mouthed . I hope that he starts taking the medication that his doctor recommended .
I want ALL and sundry to understand that any foul language directed to me , I am returning the same sentiments expressed , since the feeling is Mutual . If certain people continue being foul mouthed , it will inform me that they have not yet been diagnosed , so my advice top them is to see a doctor whose speciality is La Tourette Syndrome .
I want ALL and sundry to understand that any foul language directed to me , I am returning the same sentiments expressed , since the feeling is Mutual . If certain people continue being foul mouthed , it will inform me that they have not yet been diagnosed , so my advice top them is to see a doctor whose speciality is La Tourette Syndrome .
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mikesiva
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Don't worry, Point, you're allowed to vent here....
It was probably not fair to judge the standard to batting on these pitches, because of late Providence seems to become more and more of a spinner's paradise as the days of a tournament wear on. The returns of the spinners were artificially sent sky-high, while the batsmen's stocks sank accordingly. That creeper which trapped Marshall lbw was not one you would've expected on a pitch for a regional final.
That said, it's no secret that our batting in the region needs a lot of work. But for next year's Super50 tournament, I would like to see it take place on pitches that favour batting over bowling, because, after all, 50-overs cricket is supposed to be a batsman's game. WHen we take part in the World Cup, it will be on pitches prepared for batting, as in the last World Cup in India.
It was probably not fair to judge the standard to batting on these pitches, because of late Providence seems to become more and more of a spinner's paradise as the days of a tournament wear on. The returns of the spinners were artificially sent sky-high, while the batsmen's stocks sank accordingly. That creeper which trapped Marshall lbw was not one you would've expected on a pitch for a regional final.
That said, it's no secret that our batting in the region needs a lot of work. But for next year's Super50 tournament, I would like to see it take place on pitches that favour batting over bowling, because, after all, 50-overs cricket is supposed to be a batsman's game. WHen we take part in the World Cup, it will be on pitches prepared for batting, as in the last World Cup in India.
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AFRO
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Mike why bother responding to that COWARDLY FRAUD? 100% of what he says is absoulte nonsense and when anyone challenges his fallacies he runs away faster that Usian at the olympics!!mikesiva wrote:Don't worry, Point, you're allowed to vent here....
It was probably not fair to judge the standard to batting on these pitches, because of late Providence seems to become more and more of a spinner's paradise as the days of a tournament wear on. The returns of the spinners were artificially sent sky-high, while the batsmen's stocks sank accordingly. That creeper which trapped Marshall lbw was not one you would've expected on a pitch for a regional final.
That said, it's no secret that our batting in the region needs a lot of work. But for next year's Super50 tournament, I would like to see it take place on pitches that favour batting over bowling, because, after all, 50-overs cricket is supposed to be a batsman's game. WHen we take part in the World Cup, it will be on pitches prepared for batting, as in the last World Cup in India.
, the guy is a LIAR and a total waste of time imo, i mean any idiot would know that Trinidad was without RAMPAUL, POLLARD, SIMMONS, BARATH, DARREN BRAVO and RAMDIN but obviously that doesn't matter to that dunce, lets just run down WI cricket because a team was forced to play with their second string!! 
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POINT
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The Trinidad & Tobago Team was not playing by itself . The batting display by most of the Players on both Teams wasnt anything to shout about . This is the essential point I am making . One of the glaring things is the fact that Players in the Region do not use their feet to Spinners , and ultimately that brings about their demise .
Obviously the art of using One's feet to spinners has to be learnt , and it is both the Players and Coaches responsibility to employ this tactic to combat Spinners . One of the truths regarding playing any bowler is that once it has left his hand he cannot pull it back and change the trajectory . My take is that unless the ball is short from Spinners , the batsman needs to play forward and get to the pitch of the ball before it bites on the turf and reaches its optimum spin .
Doing this would prevent the spin from having maximum effect .
What I think is required is that batsmen go to the crease with a belief and confidence that they can combat any Spinner . I think that Vivian Richards always played with the belief that no bowler can get him out . I think the problem is that when Players become victims of Spinners they become fearful of them , and start playing them with Fear and Trepidation , and ultimately bring about their own demise .
This problem in my opinion can be solved by facing lots of Spinners in practise , and using footwork to get to the pitch of balls so that in actual matches , they would be comfortable , competent , and confident using their feet when facing Spinners .
Obviously the art of using One's feet to spinners has to be learnt , and it is both the Players and Coaches responsibility to employ this tactic to combat Spinners . One of the truths regarding playing any bowler is that once it has left his hand he cannot pull it back and change the trajectory . My take is that unless the ball is short from Spinners , the batsman needs to play forward and get to the pitch of the ball before it bites on the turf and reaches its optimum spin .
Doing this would prevent the spin from having maximum effect .
What I think is required is that batsmen go to the crease with a belief and confidence that they can combat any Spinner . I think that Vivian Richards always played with the belief that no bowler can get him out . I think the problem is that when Players become victims of Spinners they become fearful of them , and start playing them with Fear and Trepidation , and ultimately bring about their own demise .
This problem in my opinion can be solved by facing lots of Spinners in practise , and using footwork to get to the pitch of balls so that in actual matches , they would be comfortable , competent , and confident using their feet when facing Spinners .
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BallOil
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Spot on Point! Them clutching at strawsPOINT wrote:One day Tournament Finals , between Trinidad & Tobago was somewhat of a disappointment to me because of the low scores , and the manner in which batsmen lost their wickets . I wonder if this was possibly due to the Pitch not properly prepared , the standard of Cricket in the Region ; or perhaps both .
Whatever the cause ; it just doesnt look good , particular since the Trinidad & Tobago Team has recently returned from an Overseas Tournament . The Supporters of the WICB I am sure can explain all this no doubt . For quite sometime we have been hearing that Cricket has turned a corner , Hell it has turned so many corners , by now it is very obvious that we are going around in a gigantic Circle .
I am looking forward to the Supporters of the WICB regarding the current State of Cricket in the Region , and what measures the WICB is taking and intends to take to raise not only the standard of Cricket in the Region , but also make our Players competitive in the International Cricket Arena .
When our Team starts winning Series against Teams ranked above our Team I will consider that as progress ; that is my yardstick , winning a match here and there cannot in my opinion be considered .