West Indies are dangerous when on overdrive but vulnerable too: Steve Waugh
5 years, 7 months ago

West Indies are dangerous when on overdrive but vulnerable too: Steve Waugh

India TV News  

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh believes West Indies are the most watchable team in the ongoing edition of the World Cup being played in England and Wales. In an ICC column, the former Australia skipper said: "The West Indies … possess a squad full of match winners that can dominate if they gain any sense of ascendancy in a match. "No ground is big enough when this behemoth of a batting order clicks into overdrive, but they also have vulnerability against high-quality bowling as they tend to play one dimensional at times," he said. However, the 54-year-old believes West Indies would still need to improve their fielding in order to be more successful in the showpiece event.

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West Indies great Clive Lloyd ‘disturbed’ by idea of two-tier Test structure
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2 days, 1 hour ago

West Indies great Clive Lloyd ‘disturbed’ by idea of two-tier Test structure

The Hindu  

West Indies great Clive Lloyd is “disturbed” by the idea of a two-tier structure for Test cricket and believes efforts should instead be focused on ensuring struggling teams play more often against the top sides. According to a report, India, Australia and England are in talks to divide Test cricket into two divisions to allow cricket’s “Big Three” to play …

BRIAN LARA INTERVIEW: The cricket legend reveals why he believes his Test and first-class records could be broken... and what the West Indies must do to beat England
5 months, 4 weeks ago

BRIAN LARA INTERVIEW: The cricket legend reveals why he believes his Test and first-class records could be broken... and what the West Indies must do to beat England

Daily Mail  

When it comes to heavyweight batting, the diminutive genius that is Brian Lara is unified world champion, clutching the titles for highest Test and first-class scores like precious antiques. West Indies' legend Brian Lara still holds the record for the highest Test and first-class scores Lara's latest book focuses on his matches against England with the batsman achieving two world-record …

Aussie cricket legend Mark Waugh slams former England skipper Alastair Cook for making excuses after India take control of fifth Test: 'This is what you train for and get paid for'
10 months ago

Aussie cricket legend Mark Waugh slams former England skipper Alastair Cook for making excuses after India take control of fifth Test: 'This is what you train for and get paid for'

Daily Mail  

Cook declared touring India is 'tough' and players 'are not robots' Five Tests across eight weeks, likely to be outclassed 4-1 by the hosts Aussie cricket legend Mark Waugh has slammed Alastair Cook after the former England skipper declared Ben Stokes' misfiring team are 'not robots.' With England staring at a likely 4-1 series defeat on the subcontinent, Cook went …

Watch: Ajinkya Rahane: I’m still young, have a lot of cricket left in me
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch: Ajinkya Rahane: I’m still young, have a lot of cricket left in me

The Hindu  

Ajinkya Rahane made a comeback to red-ball cricket after a gap of 18 months when he was included in the World Test Championships final against Australia last month. Rohit gives freedom to all the players and those are good traits of a great captain,” said Rahane, who had led India to the famous Test series win in Australia in 2019-2020. …

ICC T20 World Cup: Former West Indies batter Chris Gayle makes bold final prediction
2 years, 2 months ago

ICC T20 World Cup: Former West Indies batter Chris Gayle makes bold final prediction

India Today  

Former West Indies batter Chris Gayle has made his prediction for the finalists of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. The two-time T20 World Cup winner feels West Indies could face Australia in the final. The Universe Boss insisted that the West Indies side can prove to be dangerous against any team in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World …

IND vs WI 2nd ODI: Rahul's batting position in focus as India look to seal series vs Windies
2 years, 11 months ago

IND vs WI 2nd ODI: Rahul's batting position in focus as India look to seal series vs Windies

India TV News  

Highlights The biggest positive for India is Rohit, who had missed South Africa series, found form Ishan Kishan made a case for himself as opener with a decent job with a 36-ball 28 The team cannot afford to tinker with the rest of the middle-order comprising Kohli, Surya and Pant The focus will be on vice-captain KL Rahul's batting position …

'No hope': Mark Waugh on India's chances of avoiding a Test series whitewash after Adelaide debacle
4 years ago

'No hope': Mark Waugh on India's chances of avoiding a Test series whitewash after Adelaide debacle

India Today  

In the build up to the Test series, it was being consistently said that India will have to beat Australia in the first Test match in Adelaide to gain momentum in the 4-match series. Captain Virat Kohli is now returning to India to attend the birth of his first child, Mohammad Shami is out of the series with a broken …

West Indies can win against top sides now in Tests, says Jason Holder
4 years, 6 months ago

West Indies can win against top sides now in Tests, says Jason Holder

India TV News  

Jason Holder on Tuesday said West Indies have improved a lot as a Test outfit and can now challenge any top team in the world in the five-day format which is considered their weakest link. Former West Indies captain and batting great Brian Lara has said Holder's troops will have to try and finish the game inside four days as …

West Indies can’t last five days against England, says Lara
4 years, 6 months ago

West Indies can’t last five days against England, says Lara

The Hindu  

Batting legend Brian Lara believes West Indies will need to adopt a proactive approach in the upcoming three-Test series against England and consider the matches as four-day games as the visiting team doesn’t have the firepower to last five days. The 51-year-old former skipper said while West Indies boasts of a formidable bowling attack, its batting department is a concern, …

England vs West Indies Test series, Statistical preview: Can Jason Holder's men break 32-year-old jinx?
4 years, 6 months ago

England vs West Indies Test series, Statistical preview: Can Jason Holder's men break 32-year-old jinx?

India TV News  

After a long wait of almost three months, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, international cricket is all set to resume, amid new rules and restrictions, with the three-match Test series between England and West Indies starting July 8 at the Ageas Bowl. Opposition Mat Lost Won Tied Draw India 7 6 0 0 1 England 6 4 1 0 1 …

Windies, England under same umbrella behind closed doors: Simmons
4 years, 6 months ago

Windies, England under same umbrella behind closed doors: Simmons

The Hindu  

West Indies coach Phil Simmons feels playing behind close doors against England will favour the visiting side when international cricket resumes next month in a “bio-secure” environment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Suspended since March due to the deadly virus, international cricket is set to be back when West Indies and England lock horns in a three-match Test …

Windies' arrival in England a 'huge step forward' for cricket
4 years, 7 months ago

Windies' arrival in England a 'huge step forward' for cricket

The Hindu  

West Indies captain Jason Holder said international cricket will take a “huge step forward” following the coronavirus shutdown as his team arrived on Tuesday for a Test series in England. Fans who have had to make do with months of television repeats can now look forward to the real thing again, with England captain Joe Root saying of the West …

David Gower salutes Windies 'spirit of cooperation'
4 years, 7 months ago

David Gower salutes Windies 'spirit of cooperation'

The Hindu  

David Gower has urged the rest of world cricket to follow the West Indies in demonstrating a “spirit of co-operation” as the global game looks to get back on its feet amid the coronavirus. “The West Indies have done us a favour,” former England captain Gower told Britain's Press Association. “It will be a huge relief for these games to …

England's Rory Burns wary of West Indies threat
4 years, 7 months ago

England's Rory Burns wary of West Indies threat

The Hindu  

England batsman Rory Burns believes the West Indies will give the host a “stiff test” come next month's eagerly anticipated series. “Their bowling attack caused us a lot of problems -- they're very skilful and have got some pace,” added Burns, who averaged a modest 24.16 as the West Indies regained the Wisden Trophy. “There's a lot of good cricketers …

Three West Indies cricketers turn down England tour
4 years, 7 months ago

Three West Indies cricketers turn down England tour

The Hindu  

Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul -- on Wednesday refused to tour England for next month’s proposed three-Test series, which will be conducted in a bio-secure environment to combat the COVID-19 threat. “Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul all declined the invitation to travel to England for the tour and CWI fully respects their decision to choose to …

Steve Waugh opens up on best bowlers he faced
4 years, 7 months ago

Steve Waugh opens up on best bowlers he faced

The Hindu  

Steve Waugh's defining quality is his implacable self-belief. Considered even now as the world's most dependable contemporary Test batsman, the Australian captain in the longer version of the game hasn't given up hope of making it to the 2003 World Cup in South Africa. "I'll give it my 100 per cent, that's been the philosophy of my cricket," said Waugh, …

Windies chief says players will not be forced to tour England
4 years, 7 months ago

Windies chief says players will not be forced to tour England

The Hindu  

West Indies cricketers will not be “coerced” into touring England if they are reluctant to do so during the coronavirus crisis, according to West Indies chief executive Johnny Grave. Grave said a “wide pool” of players had been consulted and none of them would be obliged to tour. “If you grow up in a country where the population might only …

Sportstar archives: Andy Roberts on what's ailing Windies cricket
4 years, 8 months ago

Sportstar archives: Andy Roberts on what's ailing Windies cricket

The Hindu  

The West Indies cricket team is not as formidable today as it was, say, in the Clive Lloyd and Viv Richards eras. I think Chanderpaul is a player for the future and in the next one or two years he may lift his game to heights, maybe to Brian’s level. Provided we can get the discipline right and get the …

Pollard-Simmons combo can transform West Indies cricket - Ramnarine
4 years, 10 months ago

Pollard-Simmons combo can transform West Indies cricket - Ramnarine

The Hindu  

A leg-break bowler, Dinanath Ramnarine took his bow for West Indies in Test cricket under Brian Lara’s captaincy at Georgetown against England in 1998. Responding to a query if cricket talent emerging in West Indies cricket will ensure the team becomes a formidable force, the Trinidad-born cricketer explained: “Talent has always been there, no question about that. With time, these …

Highlights, England vs West Indies 2020, 1st Test, Day 1 Cricket Match at Southampton, Full Cricket Score: Hosts reach 35/1 at stumps
4 years, 11 months ago

Highlights, England vs West Indies 2020, 1st Test, Day 1 Cricket Match at Southampton, Full Cricket Score: Hosts reach 35/1 at stumps

Firstpost  

Check out the live scorecard of first Test match between England and West Indies being played at Southampton Toggle between the tabs to switch between LIVE scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary. Preview: When the players of England and West Indies walk out on to the lush Ageas Bowl pitch on Wednesday it will be a landmark moment for international cricket after …

India vs West Indies: Modern day cricket is mentally draining, must pay attention - Brian Lara
5 years, 1 month ago

India vs West Indies: Modern day cricket is mentally draining, must pay attention - Brian Lara

Hindustan Times  

Even the greatest in sport have moments when their otherwise steely mind gets affected by pressures and anxieties, and Brian Lara is no exception. After twice rewriting the record books in 1994 by first registering the then highest Test score and the best first-class score, the weight of Lara’s rapidly rising career intertwined with the West Indies team’s steady downward …

Brian Lara: Competitive first-class cricket key for West Indian success
5 years, 2 months ago

Brian Lara: Competitive first-class cricket key for West Indian success

The Hindu  

If West Indies has to improve its performances, players from the Caribbean need to be engaged in “good first-class cricket,” according to Brian Lara. Speaking to scribes at the Road Safety World Series — a T20 tournament where he will captain a West Indies side — Lara spoke about Caribbean cricket, World Test championship and more. Related | Tendulkar, Lara …

India vs West Indies: Windies need to invest more on players' mental strength, groom best available talent for future challenges
5 years, 4 months ago

India vs West Indies: Windies need to invest more on players' mental strength, groom best available talent for future challenges

Firstpost  

There are no hidden talents waiting to be discovered in West Indies, so the team will only get better through purposeful practice and mental development. Though they got runs from Jason Holder, Shane Dowrich, John Campbell and a few others, England were mostly overwhelmed by a fiery West Indies’ pace attack on juicy surfaces. The West Indies batsmen, a few …

Steve Waugh on England vs New Zealand and a captain's role in cricket's biggest game
5 years, 5 months ago

Steve Waugh on England vs New Zealand and a captain's role in cricket's biggest game

The Independent  

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West Indies vs India, World Cup 2019: Playing against India an eye-opener, says Kemar Roach
5 years, 6 months ago

West Indies vs India, World Cup 2019: Playing against India an eye-opener, says Kemar Roach

The Hindu  

West Indian spearhead Kemar Roach termed the World Cup game against India as an ‘eye-opener’ and despite the defeat, felt that cricket in the Caribbean islands has a future. The India-Kohli effect India’s performance was good, it is a tough team and has quality batsmen. READ: World Cup 2019: Kohli, Shami extend India's unbeaten run Appraisal I was in good …

ICC World Cup 2019: Australia peaking at the right time, says Steve Waugh
5 years, 6 months ago

ICC World Cup 2019: Australia peaking at the right time, says Steve Waugh

The Hindu  

Steve Waugh says Australia is “gathering confidence and momentum at exactly the right time” after its comprehensive victory against host England guaranteed its place in the World Cup semifinals. Australia also looked dangerous with the ball against England on Tuesday, with Mitchell Starc and Jason Behrendorff taking nine wickets between them while recalled off-spinner Nathan Lyon kept the run rate …

West Indies vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match Preview: Windies look to rekindle semis hopes against tricky Kiwis
5 years, 6 months ago

West Indies vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match Preview: Windies look to rekindle semis hopes against tricky Kiwis

Firstpost  

The West Indies are currently lying seventh in the 10-team standings with just three points in their kitty and they can’t afford any further loss to stay in the mix for a semi-final spot. Manchester: Their campaign deflated after early promise, the West Indies face a do-or-die battle against a confident-looking New Zealand in a crucial World Cup tie on …

World Cup 2019: Perhaps the semifinals will be the occasion to test the engine out - Steve Waugh on David Warner
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Perhaps the semifinals will be the occasion to test the engine out - Steve Waugh on David Warner

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh feels that David Warner has been playing in “second gear” and is yet take “the ferrari for a spin” in this ongoing World Cup. “What’s daunting for teams yet to face Australia is the notion that Warner hasn’t yet taken the Ferrari for a spin on the freeway,” Waugh wrote in a column for the …

World Cup: West Indies quicks rekindle memories of World Cup glory
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup: West Indies quicks rekindle memories of World Cup glory

The Hindu  

Jason Holder's West Indies is reviving memories of its World Cup glory days with a pace attack that has the ability to strike fear into opposition batsmen. When West Indies beat Australia in the inaugural 1975 World Cup final at Lord's, their side included a four-man pace battery. READ| World Cup: Gayle, bowlers power West Indies to thumping win And …

India capable of breaking 500-run mark at World Cup, says Desmond Haynes
5 years, 7 months ago

India capable of breaking 500-run mark at World Cup, says Desmond Haynes

The Hindu  

Former West Indies opener Desmond Haynes — who formed a formidable opening combination with the explosive Gordon Greenidge back in the day — shared his thoughts on the Windies side in World Cup 2019. The past players I’m talking about and they are you know, every time there is a new administration, everybody comes in, say they’re going to include …

World Cup, West Indies team preview: Bowling, chink in Windies’ armour
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup, West Indies team preview: Bowling, chink in Windies’ armour

The Hindu  

Boasting world-class power-hitters such as Chris Gayle, Andre Russell and Shimron Hetmyer, garnished with a bit of elegance from Shai Hope, few will be surprised to see the West Indies make a deep run at the 2019 ICC World Cup. RELATED | Team Bangladesh preview: A great World Cup script in the making Power-hitters Chris Gayle: Named vice-captain for what …

ICC World Cup 2019: ‘Every side will be wary of Australia’ - Steve Waugh
5 years, 7 months ago

ICC World Cup 2019: ‘Every side will be wary of Australia’ - Steve Waugh

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh believes that the return of Steve Smith Smith and David Warner will make opponents wary of the country’s team at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. File image of Steve Waugh “Every side will be wary of Australia”, said Waugh referring to the inclusion of Smith and Warner into the team. Australia, defending champions and …

West Indies vs England: Visitors' roller-coaster ride in ODI series shows their biggest challenge at World Cup could be themselves
5 years, 10 months ago

West Indies vs England: Visitors' roller-coaster ride in ODI series shows their biggest challenge at World Cup could be themselves

Firstpost  

There are two teams who head into the 2019 Cricket World Cup with a huge weight of expectation on them. India lost in the final of the last ICC ODI tournament in England and they will be very hungry to go one better at this World Cup. Since the last World Cup, a tournament where England were horrendously and hilariously …

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