West Indies Cricket Fans

ECB and WICB today announced that England will play two NatWest International T20 matches later this season against West Indies at The Kia Oval on Friday, September 23rd (615 pm start) and Sunday, September 25th.(630 pm start)

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Graeme Swann (capt), James Anderson, Jonathan Bairstow, Ravi Bopara, Scott Borthwick, Tim Bresnan, Danny Briggs, Jos Buttler Jade Dernbach Steven Finn, Alex Hales, Craig Kieswetter (wk), Samit Patel, Ben Stokes.

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Darren Sammy (capt), Christopher Barnwell, Miles Bascombe, Devendra Bishoo, Nkruma Bonner, Johnson Charles, Derwin Christian (wk), Fidel Edwards, Danza Hyatt, Ashley Nurse, Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Krishmar Santokie, Dwayne Smith.

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Both squads include players having limited or no international experience todate, however to my mind this ought not to lead us to conclude that the games could be close run things. From a selection point of view a big factor that will differentiate the final elevens is the bowling lineups.

England's experienced bowlers (Anderson, Swann) are 'top draw' on the international scene. Finn and Bresnan have both put in useful performances in the international games they have played. Big things are expected of Jade Dernbach. On top of that there is the issue of the timing of the games! If rain does not scupper things altogether, the overhead and atmospheric conditions could represent and even greater challenge to the WI players. Damp, overcast and cloudy weather will undoubtedly favour England's bowlers.

So to my mind WI have it all to do, but we should not be too discouraged if results don't go our way. Bishoo has a great opportunity to continue his progress at international level. Sammy's bowling style should be well equipped for the conditions and Russell ought to be a handful for those who haven't played him yet. Marlon Samuels will have a pivotal role as a senior player in the squad; Dwayne Smith is making a comeback of sorts at WI representative level.

Sections of the England press are grumbling about the usefulness of these games, citing their lateness in the season and the fact that they are only necessary as a result of the lack of judgement shown by the ECB and its involvement with Sanford.

Nonetheless I look forward to the two games.

Thanks for the detailed update Howzdat Should be good games but England have them tails in there air at the moment.

This is just anodda embarrassment with regards to T20 cricket and the respect....watch and see de POMMIES "C" team beat de crap outta dis team....

you are right about the WI team but it is what it is... Too bad there is no accountability in the WI cricket..

BallOil wrote:you are right about the WI team but it is what it is... Too bad there is no accountability in the WI cricket..

There are no accountability for a long time now and its about time we get some radical changes...I can't wait to see who they are picking fuh Bang and the CHOKERS tour.....

This would be my team....

1) Julian Charles (Windwards)
2) Danza Hyatt (Jamaica)
3) Marlon Samuels (Jamaica)
4) Derwent Christian (Guyana)
5) Dwayne Smith (Barbados)
6) Andre Russell (Jamaica)
7) Darren Sammy (Windwards)
8) Chris Barnwell (Guyana)
9) Ashley Nurse (Barbados)
10) Dev Bishoo (Guyana)
11) Krishmar Santokie (Jamaica)

Mike, we need Simmons on the team.. Hi is an all-rounder who can keep, set up the batting and bowl a few if necessary.