*Official* West Indies in Zimbabwe Thread

Mr Mxyzptlk · 13-10-2003, 07:11 PM

I was going to start this yesterday, but I figured it would probably have been too soon. Then I remembered how early some other series threads were opened.

Also, the WI squad is expected to be named on Wednesday.

The 16 I would like to see...

BC Lara (capt)
RR Sarwan (vc)
CS Baugh (wk)
CH Gayle
WW Hinds
S Chanderpaul
D Ganga
DS Smith
MN Samuels
OAC Banks
M Dillon
VC Drakes
DB Powell
FH Edwards
CD Collymore
D Mohammed

ODI: RL Powell for D Ganga, JE Taylor possibly for Dillon.

8 bats, 1 allrounder, 1 'keeper (Hinds will backup), 1 spinner and 6 seamers. That seems a nice balanced touring party.

marc71178 · 14-10-2003, 01:06 AM

I must say these "Official" Threads do seem to be getting a bit too early - couldn't we at least wait for the sides to finish the series they're playing?

If not, I'm going to start and Official Ashes 2005 thread next week!

Mr Mxyzptlk · 14-10-2003, 03:34 AM

Well the squad's being announced tomorrow. And it's only just over 2 weeks away

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Mister Wright · 14-10-2003, 05:26 AM

Is Jacobs injured, or has he retired?

Bazza · 14-10-2003, 05:34 AM

What about Dillon? Is he going to be ok? Also your breakdown of player types adds up to 17!

Richard · 14-10-2003, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr Mxyzptlk
I was going to start this yesterday, but I figured it would probably have been too soon. Then I remembered how early some other series threads were opened.

Also, the WI squad is expected to be named on Wednesday.

The 16 I would like to see...

BC Lara (capt)
RR Sarwan (vc)
CS Baugh (wk)
CH Gayle
WW Hinds
S Chanderpaul
D Ganga
DS Smith
MN Samuels
OAC Banks
M Dillon
VC Drakes
DB Powell
FH Edwards
CD Collymore
D Mohammed

ODI: RL Powell for D Ganga, JE Taylor possibly for Dillon.

8 bats, 1 allrounder, 1 'keeper (Hinds will backup), 1 spinner and 6 seamers. That seems a nice balanced touring party.

I'd predict that's the likeliest squad - Dave Mohammad's probably the only one less than certain (barring injury).
What's happened to Jacobs?

Mr Mxyzptlk · 14-10-2003, 01:58 PM

Dillon has recovered. He'll be playing for T&T in the Red Stripe Bowl semis on Friday.

Jacobs hasn't retired. I haven't picked him to go to Zimbabwe because I think that Zimbabwe would be good opposition to let Baugh try to find his feet against and get some exposure. I'd certainly send Jacobs to SA though, because of his good record against them and because of his experience. I still think he has something to offer the West Indies team.

Also, I meant 6 bowlers - 5 seamers, 1 spinner.

Anil · 14-10-2003, 02:01 PM

Whatever team the Windies field, they will win comfortably...

Mr Mxyzptlk · 14-10-2003, 08:13 PM

The squad will be named on Thursday.

Salamuddin · 15-10-2003, 05:36 PM

Mr Mxy,

What's the latest regarding Jermaine Lawson?
I would have thought that if his action had been rectified -- he'd be in the touring party.

Amongst the others, is there anyone there capable of genuine pace ?

age_master · 15-10-2003, 07:38 PM

teh most interesting thing will be Brian Lara trying no doubt to get his record back

Mr Mxyzptlk · 16-10-2003, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jamesryfler
Mr Mxy,

What's the latest regarding Jermaine Lawson?
I would have thought that if his action had been rectified -- he'd be in the touring party.

Amongst the others, is there anyone there capable of genuine pace ?

Lawson has had injury woes mixed in with his action-solving. He missed the RSB through injury I believe.

Taylor is 85-90 generally and so is Edwards. Both can cross 90mph.

Daren Powell is usually around 90+ mph. There are also a few more young pacers who are quick.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 16-10-2003, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by age_master
teh most interesting thing will be Brian Lara trying no doubt to get his record back

Lara stated that at this point in his career and life, personal milestones aren't important to him. He has said that what he wants now is to lead the West Indies somewhere toward the top of the pile again by the time he retires. That's the mark he wants to leave on WI cricket.

Craig · 16-10-2003, 05:58 AM

I hope Edwards does go and I hope he does well. From what I am told he has it all, pace, accuracy and the ability to swing the ball.

Rik · 16-10-2003, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Craig
I hope Edwards does go and I hope he does well. From what I am told he has it all, pace, accuracy and the ability to swing the ball.

And a quite interisting round-arm action

13-10-2003, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr Mxyzptlk Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad) Posts: 36,795	Official West Indies in Zimbabwe I was going to start this yesterday, but I figured it would probably have been too soon. Then I remembered how early some other series threads were opened. Also, the WI squad is expected to be named on Wednesday. The 16 I would like to see... BC Lara (capt) RR Sarwan (vc) CS Baugh (wk) CH Gayle WW Hinds S Chanderpaul D Ganga DS Smith MN Samuels OAC Banks M Dillon VC Drakes DB Powell FH Edwards CD Collymore D Mohammed ODI: RL Powell for D Ganga, JE Taylor possibly for Dillon. 8 bats, 1 allrounder, 1 'keeper (Hinds will backup), 1 spinner and 6 seamers. That seems a nice balanced touring party. __________________ Sreesanth said, "Next ball he was beaten and I said, 'is this the King Charles Lara? Who is this impostor, moving around nervously? I should have kept my mouth shut for the next ball - mind you, it was a length ball - Lara just pulled it over the church beyond the boundary! He is a true legend." The Blog The Portfolio The...er...Twitter

14-10-2003, 01:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
marc71178 Eyes not spreadsheets Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: England Posts: 56,346	I must say these "Official" Threads do seem to be getting a bit too early - couldn't we at least wait for the sides to finish the series they're playing? If not, I'm going to start and Official Ashes 2005 thread next week! __________________ marc71178 - President and founding member of AAAS - we don't only appreciate when he does well, but also when he's not quite so good! Anyone want to join the Society? Beware the evils of Kit-Kats - they're immoral apparently.

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Bazza International 12th Man Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hants, England Posts: 1,710	What about Dillon? Is he going to be ok? Also your breakdown of player types adds up to 17! __________________ My house is burned down but I can see the sky.

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Salamuddin International Debutant Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lakemba, Sydney Posts: 2,074	Jermain Lawson Mr Mxy, What's the latest regarding Jermaine Lawson? I would have thought that if his action had been rectified -- he'd be in the touring party. Amongst the others, is there anyone there capable of genuine pace ?

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age_master Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 15,777	teh most interesting thing will be Brian Lara trying no doubt to get his record back __________________ Member of CW Green Kerry O'Keefe - Worlds funniest Commentator

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Mr Mxyzptlk Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad) Posts: 36,795	Well the squad's being announced tomorrow. And it's only just over 2 weeks away .

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Mister Wright Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 24,238	Is Jacobs injured, or has he retired?

14-10-2003, 01:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mr Mxyzptlk Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad) Posts: 36,795	Dillon has recovered. He'll be playing for T&T in the Red Stripe Bowl semis on Friday. Jacobs hasn't retired. I haven't picked him to go to Zimbabwe because I think that Zimbabwe would be good opposition to let Baugh try to find his feet against and get some exposure. I'd certainly send Jacobs to SA though, because of his good record against them and because of his experience. I still think he has something to offer the West Indies team. Also, I meant 6 bowlers - 5 seamers, 1 spinner.

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Mr Mxyzptlk Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad) Posts: 36,795	The squad will be named on Thursday.

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