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Post by Admin on Oct 29, 2020 15:21:19 GMT
Romario Shepherd replaces injured Dwayne Bravo in West Indies squad
Romario Shepherd bowls Getty Images 21-Oct-2020 ESPNcricinfo staff www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/30165187/romario-shepherd-replaces-injured-dwayne-bravo-west-indies-squad-new-zealand-t20isFast-bowling allrounder Romario Shepherd will replace the injured Dwayne Bravo in the West Indies T20 squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. The 25-year-old Shepherd made his international debut last year against Afghanistan, and has played five ODIs and two T20Is so far. Bravo sustained a groin injury while playing for the Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL season. "I was really looking forward to the tour of New Zealand as it has been so many months since I last wore maroon in Sri Lanka back in March and we are all so excited about building towards defending our T20 World Cup next year," Bravo said. "Unfortunately, the injury I sustained on Saturday playing for CSK has not only ruled me out of the IPL but also the tour. "I'm making arrangements to return to Trinidad over the next few days where I will continue my rehab and treatment. I'm fully committed to representing the West Indies and I just need to get myself stronger again." Shepherd picked up six wickets at 23.16 for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, while returning an economy rate of 7.31, during the Caribbean Premier League, which ended in September. "This is a great opportunity for me, and I want to take it with both hands," Shepherd said. "I was in the team before, last year and earlier this year, so I have a good feel of the game at this level. I've been training hard and working at all areas of my game so I'm ready." West Indies will tour New Zealand from November 27 to December 15, playing three T20Is followed by two Test matches that are part of the World Test Championship cycle. West Indies T20I squad for New Zealand tour: Kieron Pollard (capt), Fabian Allen, Sheldon Cottrell, Andre Fletcher, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh Jr, Kesrick Williams.
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Post by Admin on Oct 29, 2020 15:22:37 GMT
New Zealand-New South Wales air bubble could help bring top West Indies players to BBL
Kieron Pollard takes a diving catch in the deep Getty Images 23-Oct-2020 Andrew McGlashan Deputy editor, ESPNcricinfo www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/30171578/bbl-2020-21-new-zealand-new-south-wales-air-bubble-help-bring-top-west-indies-players-bblThe West Indies squad could provide a lucrative source of overseas signings for the BBL, after the competition added scope for a third foreign player in the XIs, if the tournament can take advantage of the travel bubble that exists with New Zealand. West Indies have a three-match T20I series in the country at the end of November followed by two Tests, and since earlier this month it is now possible to travel from New Zealand into New South Wales without needing to quarantine on arrival. The West Indies players will undergo managed isolation when they arrive at the start of the tour next month, but under current regulations, they will then be able to move around freely with the normal population unlike the restrictive biosecure bubbles which are in operation around the world. ALSO READ: BBL clubs to be allowed three overseas players in XI That could mean they are able to fly directly to Australia to take up BBL deals without the need to quarantine for 14 days, although Cricket Australia (CA) stressed that all overseas players are subject to Australian Border Force approval. The T20I series finishes on November 30 and the second Test ends on December 15 in Wellington. The BBL, meanwhile, is expected to begin in the second week of the month. A significant number of the West Indies squad could be of interest to BBL clubs since it was confirmed there is now room for an extra overseas player, revealed by ESPNcricinfo earlier this week, which will be funded outside of the salary cap. Kieron Pollard is captain of the T20I side which includes Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer, the latter who is also in the Test group. West Indies Test captain Jason Holder is not part of their T20 set-up but is currently at the IPL and could interest clubs as might fast bowler Kemar Roach who has previously played in the BBL. Andre Russell, who would likely gain plenty of interest, Lendl Simmons and Evin Lewis opted out of the New Zealand tour so they would need to go through 14 days quarantine to be part of the BBL. Dwayne Bravo recently withdrew due to an injury sustained at the IPL. The BBL is attempting to attract as many big-name overseas signings as possible to help compensate for the potential absence of more Australian internationals to the larger squads that will be needed this season. They're also looking to ease tensions with broadcaster Channel Seven, although the postponement of New Zealand's limited-overs tour in January means there is a clear window in the latter part of the competition. However, given the strains on multi-format players this season, it would appear unlikely the likes of David Warner, Steven Smith, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will feature. Steven Smith and David Warner at the toss BCCI "It's such a fast-changing environment with borders and different considerations. Our clubs have been really innovative and agile to be able to adjust their recruitment strategies so that [bubble] is a good example of one that's opened up recently and I know there's conversations happening," Alistair Dobson, the head of the BBL, said. "There's a unique opportunity to capitalise on it if that's the way our clubs decide to go, there are a players that are available and suit the contracting strategies. That would be a great result." "I think having the best players in the BBL is always a primary objective of our clubs. You can see by some of the announcements in recent days that they've been really ambitious. The third player on the list just adds another dimension, [more] depth and quality to the teams. The types of players we get, there will be some names you know and some up and coming stars. There's plenty of history in the BBL of players leaving the competition with much bigger profiles than when they arrived." However, while the bubble exists with New Zealand it could be harder to get their own players involved. Pakistan tour after West Indies and though that series finishes on January 7, there is no more international cricket until late February. When the schedule was announced, NZC made specific mention of having their leading names available for the T20 Super Smash, although some could well be attracted across the Tasman. "One of the silver linings is that our Super Smash competition, which will be played in that window, will now be boosted by the presence of Blackcaps and White Ferns," David White, the NZC CEO, said last month. "It's going to be the best Super Smash yet, I'm confident of that." Dobson said: "I know there's some players from New Zealand we'd love to have in the BBL if it lines up. I can see a way for them to be part of it. They've got their own commitments at the same time, [so] it all comes down to the unique requirements of each club, borders and contract strategies. But it certainly looks like there's a unique opportunity this year with that bubble opening." Outside of the potential advantages of the New Zealand bubble, Dobson said that all indications were that other overseas players would still require 14 days hard quarantine including the England contingent who will have come from a biosecure series in South Africa. The WBBL players recently completed the same protocols and were not allowed outside of their hotel rooms for that period, but Dobson added he had not received any significant concerns from the BBL players already signed. The schedule itself is expected to be confirmed shortly after the rubberstamping of the Australia-India fixtures. That tour received government approval on Thursday and is awaiting final BCCI sign-off. On Friday, Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison indicated that state borders, expect Western Australia's, could be open again by Christmas which may give the BBL more flexibility with the fixturing. by TaboolaSponsoredYou May Like
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Post by Admin on Oct 29, 2020 15:29:28 GMT
WI to choose 15-man Test, T20 squads for New Zealand JOEL BAILEY WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER 2020 Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave - Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave - THE WEST Indies selection panel is expected to choose respective 15-man squads, for the two Test matches and three T20 Internationals away to New Zealand. The tour is set to run from November 27 to December 15.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) CEO Johnny Grave, in a Whatsapp interview on Tuesday, said, “(The) current plan is to depart towards the end of October…15 Test squad and 15 T20I squad with about five or six reserves also travelling.”
Chairman of selectors Roger Harper said in a recent interview that the teams for both series are expected to be named this week.
The WI and hosts New Zealand will square off in three T20 Internationals – November 27 (Auckland), November 29 and 30 (Mount Maunganui), followed by two Tests – December 3-7 (Hamilton) and December 11-15 (Wellington).
Grave mentioned, “(The) New Zealand tour is progressing well. We are having regular calls with New Zealand Cricket and getting more information daily on the Government quarantine and medical protocols.”
The West Indies featured in a three-Test series against England in July, which marked the resumption of cricket following the covid19 lockdown. That series was played behind closed doors, but Grave said that crowds may be allowed during the forthcoming series.
“I think New Zealand is about to be downgraded to level one across the country (Auckland was level two), so possibility with crowds,” said the CWI CEO. “We are hoping for (the CWI) Medical Advisory Committee and board approval by the end of next week, all being well.”
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Post by Admin on Oct 29, 2020 15:30:24 GMT
Williams: WI T20 squad confident under Pollard
JELANI BECKLES YESTERDAY West Indies fast bowler Kesrick Williams. - CWI Media West Indies fast bowler Kesrick Williams. - CWI Media WEST Indies fast bowler Kesrick Williams is confident of the regional team’s chances against New Zealand in the three-match T20 series next month in New Zealand, under the leadership of Kieron Pollard. West Indies left Barbados on Tuesday night for London, England. The West Indies touring party will leave London for Dubai then travel to New Zealand. Speaking with Cricket West Indies media on Monday, Williams said, “I am confident we will do well, a team led by Kieron Pollard we can do the business down there. He’s a great leader. Somebody you can talk to, somebody who is straight up with you. Fantastic guy to talk to at any time.” The Vincentian believes the squad has enough seasoned campaigners to cope with playing in New Zealand. “You have a lot of experience in the team so going down there, yes it is in different conditions, but we know what is required…as a professional cricketer, you’ve got to learn to play in and handle different conditions.” Many West Indies players are currently playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) including Pollard, Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer. A lot will be expected from the trio in the batting department. “We see the guys who are playing from West Indies in the IPL…the guys are really doing well and the guys that are back here have been working really hard to get ready to go to New Zealand. We’re ready to go and perform for the maroon once again.” This will be the second trip for the pacer to New Zealand. He was last there for the series around the Christmas to New Year’s period from 2017 into 2018 where he played two matches in Nelson and Mount Maunganui. Overall, Williams has an impressive record of 41 wickets in 25 T20 Internationals – making him fifth highest for West Indies behind Dwayne Bravo (59 in 71 matches), Samuel Badree (54 in 50), Sunil Narine (52 in 51) and Daren Sammy (44 in 66). Williams’ average of 18.82 runs per wicket and strike rate of 13.1 are among the best in the history of the shortest format. Williams had a strong showing in the 2020 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) which ended last month. “Yeah, I feel good. I feel confident. Just coming off the back of CPL as well… finishing in the top five wickets. That’s always a good feeling to finish where wickets are concerned.” He added, “After the CPL, when I got home as well, I played some cricket. So, yeah I’m in good shape. I’m feeling well. But as you know when we get to New Zealand, we have to quarantine. So it’s how we handle the quarantine. We will have to adjust and be ready. We’ll see how it goes when we come out of quarantine and get ready to play.” Following the T20 series, West Indies will face New Zealand in two Test matches bowling off on December 3. Match Schedule November 27: 1st T20I at Eden Park, Auckland November 29: 2nd T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui November 30: 3rd T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui December 3-7: 1st Test at Seddon Park, Hamilton December 11-15: 2nd Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington
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Post by Admin on Oct 29, 2020 15:34:48 GMT
WEST INDIES NAME TEST AND T20I SQUADS FOR TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND Oct. 16, 2020, 2:15 p.m. Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the two squads for the proposed tour of New Zealand which will feature three T20 Internationals and two Test matches from November 27 to December 15. Details of the tour were ratified by CWI’s Board of Directors during a teleconference on Thursday. The Board agreed to the tour in principle, subject to final details on medical and logistical protocols of CWI, New Zealand Cricket and Government of New Zealand.
Jason-Holder.jpg In the Test squad there is a return for left-handed batsmen Darren Bravo and Shimron Hetmyer, as well as all-rounder Keemo Paul. Bravo’s highest Test score of 218 came at the University Oval in Dunedin in 2013. A group of reserves will also travel to help prepare the Test Squad during the quarantine period and training camp as well as cover for injuries.
Pollard.jpeg Andre Fletcher, the experienced wicketkeeper-batsman has been named in the T20I squad for the first time since 2018. There is a maiden call-up in this format for Kyle Mayers, the all-rounder, who performed well in last month’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
All-rounder Andre Russell and top order batsmen Lendl Simmons and Evin Lewis have opted not to participate in the tour. CWI fully respects their decision to choose to do so and states that this will not impact consideration for future selection.
The CWI Selection Panel indicated this upcoming series will form part of the overall planning towards defending the ICC World T20 title. The panel outlined that they will continue to monitor closely the progress of spin bowler Sunil Narine and all other players in the lead-up to the global event.
FULL SQUADS
TEST SQUAD
Jason Holder (captain) Jermaine Blackwood Kraigg Brathwaite Darren Bravo Shamarh Brooks John Campbell Roston Chase Rahkeem Cornwall Shane Dowrich Shannon Gabriel Shimron Hetmyer Chemar Holder Alzarri Joseph Keemo Paul Kemar Roach TEST RESERVES
Nkrumah Bonner Joshua DaSilva Preston McSween Shayne Moseley Raymon Reifer Jayden Seales T20 INTERNATIONAL SQUAD
Kieron Pollard (captain) Fabian Allen Dwayne Bravo Sheldon Cottrell Andre Fletcher Shimron Hetmyer Brandon King Kyle Mayers Rovman Powell Keemo Paul Nicholas Pooran Oshane Thomas Hayden Walsh Jr Kesrick Williams Lead Selector Roger Harper on T20I and Test Squads v NZ Play Video Roger Harper, CWI’s Lead Selector said:
“The return of Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul will bolster the team, I expect that Darren will solidify the top-order, hopefully making it more productive, while Shimron gives the squad more options in the middle-order and it is another opportunity for him to show how good a player he is. Keemo provides another wicket taking seam option. “The Test team has an opportunity to put into practice the learnings from the tour of England earlier this year. The team has good all-round depth and I expect them be very competitive. New Zealand is a very good team especially in New Zealand, so we need to be on the top of our game.” Harper also spoke on the omission of Shai Hope from the Test squad and teenage fast bowler Jayden Seales among the reserves.
“Shai is a player who I think has a tremendous future in Test cricket but at the moment he needs to reorganize his Test match game and get his batting in the longest version, back to its best. “Jayden is a very talented young fast bowler, who is being given some exposure to the West Indies team environment on tour in an effort to fast track his development. He will have a tremendous opportunity to learn and grow as a player as he trains and practices with the West Indies Test players under the guidance of Phil Simmons, the Head Coach, and his coaching staff. Speaking on the T20 squad, Harper said:
“Lendl Simmons and Andre Russell are two very experienced T20 players who performed very well on the last tour of Sri Lanka and their absence will surely be noted. However, Andre Fletcher has another opportunity to show us what he can do and what he brings to the table.” Harper added:
“The T20I Team is now getting back into the groove after a nine-month absence from international competition. Fortunately, a number of players have been involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and before that the CPL, so they have had some competitive cricket leading up to this tour. The structure of the tour with the COVID-19 quarantine period, does not give the team any real opportunity for match practice as a team but there are a number of experienced players in the team so, hopefully, they can adapt quickly. “In the build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup, every T20I series is an important opportunity to fine tune the team, to get our personnel, our compositions and combinations right. For our players to become more attuned to their roles and the team to have a greater understanding of what works best in each situation. So, this is a very important series for us from that perspective and also in an effort to improve our rankings.”
PROPOSED MATCH SCHEDULE
November 27: 1st T20I at Eden Park, Auckland
November 29: 2nd T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
November 30: 3rd T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
December 3-7: 1st Test at Seddon Park, Hamilton
December 11-15: 2nd Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington
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Post by Admin on Oct 29, 2020 15:37:17 GMT
JAYDEN SEALES TAKES A JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME
[/font][/b]Oct. 16, 2020, 2:15 p.m. Fast bowling great Ian Bishop and West Indies Under-19 Coach Graeme West encouraged by Seales emergence Exciting young fast bowler Jayden Seales has his heart set on playing all formats for the West Indies following his impressive introduction to senior cricket in 2020 and recent selection to the West Indies Test team reserve quad for the Sandals Tour of New Zealand. The 19-year-old from Basta Hall Couva in Trinidad who plays for the famous Queens Park cricket club, has stood out to Caribbean cricket fans in 2020 with his performances in the International Cricket Council Under-19 World Cup in South Africa and the Caribbean Premier League. Jayden Seales In Nets.jpg When I got the phone call I was very excited, stunned and thankful I got a call up to the senior team,” said Seales to CWI Media. “At this stage of my career I am keen to play all three formats for the West Indies, so I’m just looking forward to experiencing what it’s like to be with those guys and use the opportunity to learn as much as possible. He continued: “It was an amazing feeling playing in my first CPL and winning the title. It’s just now to learn from experience and move on from there. My favourite personal moment was running onto the field and celebrating winning the final against St Lucia Zouks. It was extra special because it was by birthday as well. Winning a title on your birthday is not something you get every day.” Seales efforts have led former West Indies fast bowler and renowned global commentator Ian Bishop who saw Seales up close in both tournaments, to tell CWI Media from Dubai at the Indian Premier League that he felt Seales is slightly more advanced than Alzarri Joseph was when he emerged after the 2016 World Cup winning West Indies Under-19 team. Jayden Seales Bowling.jpg “Similarly with Jayden, I think he is a little bit more advanced than what Alzarri was at that stage. So while I’m not saying Jayden has arrived, this is serious talent and everyone that has seen him thinks the same thing, hence why I think we need to expedite Jayden’s development as well”, said Bishop. Before this year's CPL, tournament organizers and Cricket West Indies for the second year in row made specific arrangements for emerging players like Seales to get more game time. CWI High Performance Director and West Indies Under-19 coach Graeme West was pleased by this exposure for Seales and other young players. “The CPL was a great opportunity for Seales and other Under-19 players Ashmead Nedd, Kimani Melius and Nyeem Young. They played 17 games between them in the tournament so alongside Jayden who stood out they all got an opportunity to participate and perform and most importantly just to be around a professional environment with some world class players and international coaches,” said West. Jayden Seales Play Video See below for full Q & A CWI Media interviews with Jayden Seales, Ian Bishop and Graeme West. Seales Q&A: How does it feel to have played a part in winning CPL in your first season playing the league It was an amazing feeling playing in my first Cpl and winning the title. It’s just now to learn from experience and move on from there. What was your favourite personal moment of CPL My favourite personal moment was running onto the field and celebrating winning the final against St Lucia Zouks. It was extra special because it was by birthday as well. Winning a title on your birthday is not something you get everyday Looking back at your 2020 year so far from being a standout player in the Under 19 World Cup and debut in CPL, what areas of your bowling do you think have improved this year Bowling in the middle overs, I was a bit one dimensional before CPL. But working with and picking the brains of Dwayne Bravo and West Indies white ball captain Kieron Pollard gave me better ideas and plans of how to bowl during the phase during CPL. What was the biggest difference to you bowling to the Under 19 batters at the World Cup and senior West Indies and international players in CPL The biggest difference was the intent shown by the batsmen. At under 19 level the batsmen would wait and watch a little more compared to senior players who come at you from ball one and look to score off good and bad balls. Since leaving the Under-19 set-up, how often have you been in contact with coach Graeme West and what advice has he been giving you behind the scenes I have been in contact with coach West a few times since the World Cup. He gave me some tips on strengthening my bowling and how to deal with past injuries. He congratulated me when I got selected in the CPL team Working with West Indies captain Kieron Pollard and TKR coach Bredon McCullum, what was that experience like It was a good experience for me. I felt very welcome walking into the environment not knowing what to expect. Working with someone like coach McCullum, someone who just retired from the game and knows the pressures as a player, he never pressured me and always encouraged me. With Pollard he always had a calm head and was always there to give me advice on this (CPL) would be how it would be on the international stage and to keep my head up. Yourself and Anderson Phillip are two young promising Trinidad & Tobago and West Indies fast bowlers. What is your relationship with him like and how keen are you to bowl with him together in a match soon Phillip and I got close during our time in the CPL. During training we would talk to each other a lot about what lengths to bowl. He is someone that has experience in CPL and four-day cricket and I tend to listen to him a lot. I can’t wait for the new four-day season when we will play together again. At this early stage of your career would you say you have a preference for any format At this stage of my career I am keen to play all three formats for the West Indies: Bishop Q & A: What is your general assessment of Jayden Seales after watching him up close at Under-19 World Cup and CPL 2020 Well first of all he has skill. He has a really good action where the alignment is good and goes towards the target, so it’s a really good and efficient action. He seems to have good control to go with that. But more than anything else in addition to the pace he has as a young man is that he seems to have good character. That combination impresses me because the determination in him wanting to play test cricket tells me he is an ambitious young kid. Also people that I’ve spoken to around him like his dad and he really has great focus and discipline. All of those things are very promising signs for him. If he has to continue working obviously it will be on his strength to get stronger because he is still a kid in many respects. And as he gets into more senior cricket where the competition is more fierce, he should be eased into that so he can understand what he has to do. After West Indies won the 2016 Under 19 World Cup, you similarly had high praise and hopes for Alzarri Joseph as a young fast bowler and felt he should be fast tracked. Do you feel same way with Seales. Speaking for myself when I saw Alzarri in 2016, it was clear he was a young player above his age group. The pace, control and understanding he seemed to have then made me have the view at the time not to leave Alzarri too long wallowing through the system but to try and expedite his development beyond Under-19 cricket. Similarly with Jayden, I think he is a little bit more advanced than what Alzarri was at that stage. So while I’m not saying Jayden has arrived, this is serious talent and everyone that has seen him thinks the same thing, hence why I think we need to expedite Jayden’s development as well West Q & A: As West Indies Under 19 coach and CWI High Performance Director how would you assess Seales progress since the Under-19 World Cup The CPL was a great opportunity for Seales and other Under-19 players Ashmead Nedd, Kimani Melius and Nyeem Young. They played 17 games between them in the tournament so alongside Jayden who stood out they all got an opportunity to participate and perform and most importantly just to be around a professional environment with some world class players and international coaches. This would have certainly added to their learning and professional experience that they would have got as Under-19 players. Jayden being part of the team that won unbeaten; playing alongside the West Indies white ball captain and other senior, experienced players; and coach McCullum would have certainly taken away great insights as to what goes into a successful team. Overall I’m sure all of them would have felt that they made a step forward and sets Jayden and company all very nicely over the next 12 months as they go back to their home territories and get involved with their respective PCL franchises.
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Post by Admin on Oct 30, 2020 18:46:05 GMT
West Indies begin quarantine period in New Zealand after 54-hour journey
Matt Roller Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/30223264/west-indies-begin-quarantine-period-new-zealand-54-hour-journeyWest Indies have begun their two-week quarantine period in Christchurch ahead of their T20I and Test series in New Zealand, after a gruelling 54-hour journey from Barbados. Squad members not involved in the IPL left Barbados on Tuesday, initially flying to London before further stops in Dubai and Auckland. Having already played a three-Test series in England in July, West Indies are the only international team to have embarked on two overseas tours in the Covid-19 era. The bubble life Days 0 - 3: No bubbles - individuals to stay in rooms, no contact with anyone else. Days 4 - 7: Maximum bubble size of 15 pax. Those in these respective bubbles will be able to train, gym and socialise together. Three bubbles during this period. Days 8 - 14: Maximum bubble size of 20 pax. Those in these respective bubbles will be able to train, gym and socialise together. Two bubbles for this period. After passing their first health test on arrival, the touring squad will initially be based at the New Zealand high-performance centre at Lincoln University in Christchurch, where they will be able to train after day four of their quarantine period. The low incidence of Covid-19 in New Zealand means that players will be able to interact with society following their quarantine, unlike on the England tour when the squad was confined to a biosecure bubble. Speaking to the Mason and Guest radio show in Barbados, Cricket West Indies CEO Johnny Grave said that the board had learned from the England tour that it was important to keep those players not picked for the Test side active, and as such, two four-day West Indies A fixtures have been scheduled: the first at Mount Maunganui to run alongside the first Test, the second at Nelson coinciding with the second Test. "At the end of the T20 series, about half the squad are going to fly back to the Caribbean, and about half the team - along with the six reserves, and probably the 14th and 15th members of the Test squad - will form an 'A' team," Grave said. "For some of those T20 players who have played so much white-ball cricket for West Indies during the West Indies Championship over the last couple of years, it's going to be the first opportunity they'd have had in probably two years to play some red-ball cricket." While discussions are ongoing as to which players will stay on, Fabian Allen, Brandon King and Nicholas Pooran are expected to be among them. Grave also confirmed that players and support staff will continue to receive 50% of their salaries, as has been the case since July, though match fees will be paid in full. The backroom staff on the tour are largely similar to the group that travelled to England, with Monty Desai, Andre Coley and Trevor Penney added and Floyd Reifer - who is standing as an MP in Barbados - replaced. West Indies were winless on their last tour of New Zealand in 2017-18, losing both Tests, all three ODIs, and escaping with a 2-0 defeat in the T20I series thanks to a no-result in the second match. Roddy Estwick, one of the assistant coaches, admitted that New Zealand would be a "very, very difficult" side to play against, but said on arrival that he was optimistic about their chances. "I think we've got to win series now," Estwick said. "We win the odd Test match - you can look at all the teams we've played in the last two years - we've won one Test match, but we haven't won the series. It's important that we put two or three performances together, not one good performance and we tend to fade away. We've got to win series and there's no doubt about that, and we've got to start here in New Zealand by trying to win this series by playing good, positive, hard disciplined cricket. "New Zealand is a very, very difficult side playing at home. We've got to be up and we've got to execute properly. We've got to sit down, and we've got to plan. We know what it was like last time and we've got to make sure we're ready because nobody goes to New Zealand and wins easily. "You've got to be prepared to scrap. Sometimes they can be very patient and you've got to match that patience as well. We've got to leave no stone unturned to make sure we can combat New Zealand."
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Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2020 7:13:36 GMT
Squad focussed on playing Black Caps — Harper guardian.co.tt/sports/squad-focussed-on-playing-black-caps--harper-6.2.1250364.64dd258e0eJason Holder CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Nov 13, CMC – Chief selector Roger Harper said West Indies are keen to put behind them this week’s ban from training by health authorities and focus on the real mission on the Tour of New Zealand. Health officials in the country prevented the Windies from training for the last few days because members of the squad had “contravened” strict guidelines in their managed isolation facility under COVID-19 protocols. But Harper, who is travelling with the team in New Zealand, said that it has not distracted the team too much. “I have been an observer at our training and practice sessions within the bubble that I’m assigned to and I must say the practice sessions were very exciting, so we’re very keen on looking forward to the assignment ahead,” he told the media during a video conference on Thursday. The players and support staff that endured the managed isolation for the past two weeks were given a clean bill of health, after their third and final round of COVID-19 tests all returned negative for the COVID-19 virus. This will be a great relief to the players and support staff because it will allow them greater freedom of movement to train and prepare for their series of three Twenty20 Internationals and two Tests against the Black Caps, and the ability to freely leave the isolation facility and mix with the general population. “What (the ban) has done, it has affected our preparations because the squad has not been able to train for the last couple of days,” Harper said. “But like everything else, I think it is an opportunity for us to learn how when we deviate from plans, how it affects the team as a whole and I think that will help to sharpen us and keep us more focused going ahead.” The squad was scheduled to fly to the southern island city of Queenstown on Friday for two red-ball matches against New Zealand “A” from November 20 to 22 and November 26 to 29 at the John Davies Oval. Nine other Windies players, who took part in the Indian Premier League, including Test captain Jason Holder and Twenty20 International captain Kieron Pollard, arrived in Auckland on Wednesday from Dubai. They are now undergoing a 14-day period of managed isolation at the same hotel where the rest of the squad was located. The period of managed isolation will end one day before the Windies meet the Black Caps in the first Twenty20 International of a three-match series on November 27 at Eden Park in Auckland. <Estwick confident that Windies young guns can fire> Meanwhile, West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick said young pacers Alzarri Joseph and the uncapped Chemar Holder stand poised to make a name for themselves on the Tour of New Zealand. Joseph and Holder are part of the team preparing for a two-Test series against the Black Caps next month. The two young pacers are well remembered for carrying West Indies to the ICC Under-19 World Cup title four years ago in Bangladesh. Estwick said the future looks bright for Joseph, Holder and the Caribbean side’s pace bowling stocks. Joseph, 23, has played 11 Tests for the West Indies over the past four years and taken 28 wickets at 35.82 apiece. The 22-year-old Holder was among the leading bowlers in the regional first-class tournament earlier this year. He took 36 wickets at 18.91 each for champions Barbados Pride. He earned a selection on the squad in England earlier this year but did not play in any of the three Tests. “Over the last two years, Kemar Roach, Jason Holder and Shannon Gabriel have been our leading bowlers in Tests and we expect them to lead the attack,” Estwick said during a video conference with the media on Monday from the team’s training base in Christchurch. “But there is also Alzarri for whom I have high expectations on this Tour. He has been around for quite some time and I have been trying to get him to realise that it is about time now that he really stands up and puts in the big performances, which will be very important for us on this tour.” Estwick added: “You always get excited about young fast bowlers. I said before the Tour of England last June that we have about 10 young, exciting pacers, but what we have to do is to get matches for them to play. They need to play to understand the angles, to be able to understand and read the pitches, and to understand the right lengths to bowl. “Chemar is an exciting talent. He had a wonderful first-class season and his time will come. There is no doubt about it… He is an exciting prospect. He is also very, very, very hardworking and fit young man, so once his opportunity comes, he will be ready to grab it with both hands.” Match Schedule: November 20-22: vs New Zealand “A” at Queenstown November 26-29: vs New Zealand “A” at Queenstown November 27: 1st T20I at Eden Park, Auckland November 29: 2nd T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui November 30: 3rd T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui December 3-7: 1st Test at Seddon Park, Hamilton December 11-15: 2nd Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington (CMC) Tagged in:
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Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2020 7:18:31 GMT
Windies cleared to leave isolation after covid19 breach
JELANI BECKLES West Indies head coach Phil Simmons, left, and Nkrumah Bonner, right, during a training session in New Zealand. - CWI Media ALL members of the West Indies team have returned negative results from their third and final covid19 tests, conducted on day 12 of the ongoing tour of New Zealand. Cricket West Indies (CWI) may have been concerned about the latest results after some players broke the quarantine rules at the bio-secure facility. Earlier this week, some Windies players were seen, via video footage from the facility, sharing food and socialising with fellow team members outside of their bio-secure bubbles. At the time the West Indies were split into two bubbles and were not allowed to share food with team members that were in another bubble. Due to the breach, West Indies were not allowed to train for a few days, but will resume training this weekend. West Indies will now travel to another part of the country for practice matches. According to CWI, “The players, management and support staff are scheduled to leave managed isolation on Friday and travel to the southern town of Queenstown, where they will play a three-day match and a four-day match against New Zealand “A”. These matches will be on November 20-22 and on November 26-29 at John Davies Oval.” Captain Kieron Pollard and the other West Indies players who competed in the Indian Premier League have now joined their team-mates. “Additionally, all of the West Indies players who arrived in Auckland on Thursday following the end of the Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates, have passed initial health screening checks,” said CWI. “They are to spend the next two weeks in isolation in preparation for the first T20 International which will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on November 27.” The second T20 match will be played on November 29, followed by the third and final T20 match on November 30. The T20 series will start with the defending World Cup champions facing the Black Caps at Eden Park in Auckland for a match under lights. The series then moves to Mount Maunganui for two matches at the picturesque Bay Oval – the first a day match and the second under lights. West Indies will then travel to Hamilton for the first Test at Seddon Park from December 3 and then south to Wellington for the second match at the historic Basin Reserve from December 11.
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Post by Admin on Nov 16, 2020 7:24:30 GMT
West Indies tour of New Zealand :Chase named Test vice-captain, Pooran retains position for NZ Tour By PTI -November 12, 2020www.insidesport.co/west-indies-tour-of-new-zealand-chase-named-test-vice-captain-pooran-retains-position-for-nz-tour/West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase has been elevated to Test vice-captaincy while wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran will continue as deputy in T20Is in the upcoming tour of New Zealand, starting November 27. Chase replaced opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who was Jason Holder’s deputy in the series against England in July, while the 25-year-old Pooran, first named the West Indies vice-captain in 2019, retained his position. “Nicholas Pooran continues in the role of vice-captain of the T20I Team for the tour of New Zealand. He was first named vice-captain for this format for the series against Afghanistan in 2019,” Cricket Windies’ chief selector, Roger Harper, said. Chase, 28, has so far played 35 Test matches, scoring five centuries and collecting three five-wicket hauls with his off-spin bowling. “Roston Chase has been appointed vice captain of the West Indies Test Team for this tour of New Zealand. He is an experienced player who is tactically aware and very purposeful in his approach to the game,” Harper said. “He is readily willing to offer advice and discuss ideas with his fellow players and the coaches and I think will offer good leadership support to captain Jason Holder both on and off the field,” he added. Chase has already landed in New Zealand while Pooran, who was part of the recently- concluded Indian Premier League, is expected to reach on Thursday along with the other players who competed at the tournament, including T20I skipper Kieron Pollard, Test captain Holder, Fabian Allen, Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul and Oshane Thomas. “I see this as another opportunity to learn and grow in the game. I was vice- captain for the tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year, so this is continuation of that work. It’s always good to share your knowledge as we look to continue the winning mentality,” Pooran said. “I have been making strides in Test cricket since my debut back in 2016 and I see this new role as vice-captain as an honour. It is just for me to try and carry on and try to achieve great things for West Indies,” Chase said. “It is all about offering support to the captain, coach and other players as we try to plan strategy and put more wins on the board,” he added. The T20 series is starting on November 27 in Auckland, followed by games in Mount Maunganui on November 29 and 30. The Tests are scheduled to be played from December 3-7 at Seddon Park in Hamilton and from December 11-15 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The West Indies became the first team to tour overseas since the COVID-19 pandemic had shut down all cricket activities across the globe when it visited England for three Tests in July.
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Post by Admin on Dec 2, 2020 13:37:27 GMT
New Zealand vs West Indies: World Test Championship Extremely Important To Us, Says Phil SimmonsNew Zealand vs West Indies: Phil Simmons, the West Indies coach, said the Test team in a good place despite the setback in the recently-concluded T20Is.Asian News InternationalUpdated: December 01, 2020 07:02 PM ISTRead Time: 2 min New Zealand vs West Indies: World Test Championship Extremely Important To Us, Says Phil Simmons West Indies lost to England 2-1 in the last Test series they played, in July-August this year.© AFP Highlights Phil Simmons, West Indies coach, said the Test team is in a good placeWest Indies lost the recently-concluded T20I series 2-0 to New ZealandThe first Test will begin on December 3 in Hamilton Ahead of the two-match Test series against New Zealand, West Indies coach Phil Simmons on Tuesday said that the World Test Championship (WTC) is extremely important to the Jason Holder-led side. The West Indies coach also admitted that the side has not done well in the longest format of the game for over a period of time. The first Test of the two-match series will be played from Thursday. For New Zealand, Kane Williamson and Trent Boult will be seen back in action. In the last Test series that the West Indies played, they came short 2-1 against England in July-August this year. Newsbeep Play Saina Nehwal Shares Pictures Of Her Attending Badminton Player Guru Sai Dutt's Wedding Saina Nehwal Shares Pictures Of Her Attending Badminton Player Guru Sai Dutt's Wedding Play Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Teased Ahead Of Launch Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Teased Ahead Of Launch Play Few Glimpses From Sangeeta Phogat's Haldi Ceremony Few Glimpses From Sangeeta Phogat's Haldi Ceremony Play High Blood Pleasure: 5 Lifestyle Changes That Can Successfully Lower Your Numbers High Blood Pleasure: 5 Lifestyle Changes That Can Successfully Lower Your Numbers Play When Milind Soman Ran From Delhi To Mumbai In 30 Days. See Throwback Pics When Milind Soman Ran From Delhi To Mumbai In 30 Days. See Throwback Pics Play This BMW Powered Wingsuit Clocks 300 Kmph This BMW Powered Wingsuit Clocks 300 Kmph Play PUBG Alternatives You Can Play PUBG Alternatives You Can Play Play 5 Fun Ways To Consume Calcium-Rich Milk For Strong Bones 5 Fun Ways To Consume Calcium-Rich Milk For Strong Bones Play Battle Of The Streaming Services: Which Is The Best Premium Video Service Right Now? Battle Of The Streaming Services: Which Is The Best Premium Video Service Right Now? Play Top BS6 Bikes To Buy Under ₹ 2 Lakh Top BS6 Bikes To Buy Under ₹ 2 Lakh Play Toyota To Invest Rs. 2000 Crore In India Toyota To Invest Rs. 2000 Crore In India Play How To Use ‘Pro’ Camera Mode On Your Android Smartphone How To Use ‘Pro’ Camera Mode On Your Android Smartphone Firework logo Powered by Firework "It's (WTC) extremely significant. I think it's a format that we haven't done well in for a long time and we're trying to get ourselves back into the higher ends of the table where Test cricket is concerned and because of that initially, we want to do that in the Test Championship but at the same time, we want to be winners in Test cricket itself. So, it's important for us," ESPNCricinfo quoted Simmons as saying. West Indies lost the three-match T20I series against New Zealand. The Kieron Pollard-led side lost the first two matches, and the final T20I was called off due to rain. "The T20s and Tests are different. The Test team has done well in Queenstown and have enjoyed a tough four-day game and they are now coming into the Test series with some confidence especially the batsmen who haven't had that for a while," Simmons said. "So, I think the Test team is in a good place. Disappointed with the T20s, but moving onto the Test series now. "I think it was a good thing we had to do 14 days in which we practiced and then we had a three-day and four-day game. Some of the young players who haven't been here have gotten a little bit accustomed to Test-cricket conditions here which, I think, is going to be similar from where we were to here. "I think they will offer a lot of mental strength having gone through the period that we went through there. We are going to push hard for them to put up the score they put up in the last four-day game," he added. Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com West Indies are currently placed at seventh place in the WTC standings with 40 points. The side has just played five matches in the WTC so far. WTC standings are currently led by Australia, while India is in the second spot. If New Zealand clean sweep West Indies, then New Zealand will topple England to claim the the third spot. Comments
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