Hanif Mohammad is the only really notable name to play a few innings as an opening teenager. Did about as poorly as Braithwaite. So did Tamim.
"Poorly"?
so what should an 18 year old opener be doing AWAY in India then? hitting tons? 
i think it speaks volumes that in the long history of cricket not many openers have debuted in their teens and done well, we're hopeful that Kraigg will change that trend.
Being good for an 18 year old does not mean that you are good for a Test bat. Which he hasn't been yet."Poorly"?
I'm going to have lots of fun with this.
My issue is the notion that he done "poorly", imo he done as well as any teenager who is just starting his career could have, of course it's early days but his mental strength is probably already up there with Shiv's, the boy knows how to look after his wicket, and if you've got that in your make-up then with experience runs are bound to come,
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He did great for a kid sure but he did poorly for any Test batsman, and West Indies should be picking their team on their best Test bats not on kids who may come good in a few years time.My issue is the notion that he done "poorly", imo he done as well as any teenager who is just starting his career could have, of course it's early days but his mental strength is probably already up there with Shiv's, the boy knows how to look after his wicket, and if you've got that in your make-up then with experience runs are bound to come,
He got three 50s in four tests and the annoying thing is he was robbed at least twice by umpire decisions, so he could have very well gone on to get his maiden ton but for that.
And just a note off topic, WI vs NZ next year!!.. i hope you're ready for it!!..i can't wait!!
I'm guessing Kraigg was the youngest out of that lot? on refection the lad done well, also another thing to add to my question, Barath hit a ton aged 19 on debut in Australia so i guess he's another teenage opener who done ok.
Well i guess it depends what test batsmen you're comparing him to, because in the test series he only scored one run less than Gambir!!, imo a player should be judged on their age and experience aswell as their performance, holding Kraigg at the same standard as a Sehwag isn't fair because both are at different stages of their careers, for me getting three 50s in four tests is decent enough, "poor" is doing what Hughes did in the recent tests vs NZ i think, and yet he's got tons to his name against SA,
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We'll thrash your sorry lot tbh.Well i guess it depends what test batsmen you're comparing him to, because in the test series he only scored one run less than Gambir!!, imo a player should be judged on their age and experience aswell as their performance, holding Kraigg at the same standard as a Sehwag isn't fair because both are at different stages of their careers, for me getting three 50s in four tests is decent enough, "poor" is doing what Hughes did in the recent tests vs NZ i think, and yet he's got tons to his name against SA,
As for Gayle, he's done!!..can't see him coming back at all, and although people love to blame the board the fact is Gayle cares more about getting paid big bucks in the T20s than playing for WI right now, which is why Brathwaite and Barath are being put together so they can build a partnership for now and the future,
Anyway you think your lot has a chance in the Caribbean? personally i don't think so, but i guess we'll have to wait and see!!
Sorry, there will be no bowlers paradise for your powderpuff attack in the Caribbean my friend!!..we're not the Aussies!!
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I can see Ryder enjoying West Indies batting conditions in a similar way to he enjoys most flat tracks. You reckon Taylor will be fit?Sorry, there will be no bowlers paradise for your powderpuff attack in the Caribbean my friend!!..we're not the Aussies!!
One dayers could be even, Tests i think we'll run away with it.
Yeah some of your batters could do well, Ryder and Taylor being two i'd have concerns about but i'm not sure the top three will be a problem, especially with how Rampaul is performing with the new ball,
, since then he hasn't played a single game for jamaica, and is due to miss the next t20 competition in January, so he's another one who could be done aswell,
What do you think of the series coming up next year Hurricane? think your boys have a chance?
