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Sammy confident his spinners can turn things in his side’s favour
Posted by: | CommentsWest Indies have concerns over the fitness of Adrian Barath and Carlton Baugh ahead of their World Cup clash with South Africa. Both players are struggling with hamstring injuries and have been sent for scans to discover if they will be fit to play in the tournament.
Wicketkeeper Baugh retired out on 29 during the recent warm-up match with Sri Lanka, with Darren Bravo having to take over behind the stumps. Opener Barath did not play any part in that game.
West Indies open their World Cup campaign against the Proteas in New Delhi on February 24.
Meanwhile, skipper Darren Sammy is confident the slow bowlers he has at his disposal will be good enough to make an impact on the subcontinent.
Sammy has two left armed bowler Sulieman Benn and Nikita Miller – in the 15-man squad, as well as the off-breaks of former skipper Chris Gayle.
Roach’s speed over Sri Lanka
Posted by: | CommentsKemar Roach is the Fast bowler of West Indies belief that he has the capability to take victory by giving a nil score against Sri Lanka. He can say that very easily, because in recent match his team gave a golden duck to the players of Sri Lanka, these matches were three Test series.
He said to the media that he did a hard job in his practicing period and tried to give some tricks to protect his team from Sri Lanka. He also said that the pitches were so rude for bowling. But he is coming out with a smiley face.
Fifth day was washed by rain as the match was ended with a draw
Posted by: | CommentsWest Indies 303/8 managed to draw against Sri Lanka
There were lots of hope from the stadium at Pallekele but it had its worst debut in the Test arena. The final day was ravaged due to five hours of nonstop rain as the play was finally called off without a single ball being bowled on the day.
It was second complete day in the match that was totally washed out by rain. On the three days some play was possible as only 103 overs were bowled in that time.
Lara is looking for IPL participation as he is working on his fitness
Posted by: | CommentsThe former West Indian great batsman, Brian Lara is coming back in cricket once again in full mood as he ended his three-year break from competitive cricket two months earlier. He is now working very hard to gain his fitness as he is looking for an IPL entrance.
Lara was the part of Zimbabwe’s Twenty20 competition this October as he disclosed that he is eyeing on the IPL’s 2011 season.
It is going to be a great occasion for the island of Dominica as it is going to host its first ever Test match in India’s tour of the West Indies in 2011.
The West Indies Cricket Board have decided to organize a Test match at Windsor Park as it is selected as the venue of the third and final Test of the series. The match is scheduled for July 6 to July 11.
WI Coach is backing their off spinner Shane Shillingford as they are behind him
Posted by: | CommentsThe West Indies team management is backing Shane Shillingford as they said that they are fully behind the off spinner.
Shane Shillingford was reported for his bowling action as the ICC officials have some doubt with his action. He was reported after the first Test against Sri Lanka on last Friday. However, their coach is not happy with this as he stated his support for the bowler.
At stumps Sri Lanka Cricket President’s XI were 59/3 as they were trailing to West Indians 176 by 117 runs
It was a story of struggle for the West Indies’ batsmen as they were bundled out for only 176 in their first innings of the first warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket President’s XI. Nash managed to score 62.
It was not a very good start for West Indies as they started their tour of Sri Lanka with a disappointing opening day. In the day the tourists were all out for only 176 as the mixture of seam and spin bowling was the culprit to them.
It was their first three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka President’s XI at the SSC.
Gayle has expressed his support for Sammy
Posted by: | CommentsThe ex-West Indies skipper, Chris Gayle has expressed his support for his successor, Darren Sammy as he is looking for a great tour to Sri Lanka. He believes that it is going to be a very tough one for them but they will perform well in the series.
He said so when he along with some of his team-mates left for Sri Lanka on Thursday. The rest of the squad is going to fly for Sri Lanka on next Friday.
Joel Garner is selected as the new West Indies manager
Posted by: | CommentsThe former West Indian pace man, Joel Garner has been selected as the interim manager of West Indies as they are going to visit Sri Lanka.
However, he had done the duty earlier for the team from their tour to Australia during the previous year till the end of their hosting South Africa in this year. He is happy to serve his country.
