West Indies’ efficiency mentor Brian Lara believes his gamers are transferring within the “right direction” and hoped a few of them will seize the chance and produce the products towards a formidable India within the upcoming two-Test sequence.
India will start its Test marketing campaign on July 12 in Dominica, adopted by three ODIs and 5 T20Is in a multi-format sequence.
“We have two very important Test matches which start the two-year cycle (World Test Championship) for us, it is against India. At home and away from home, they are one of the top teams in the world,” stated Lara.
“I think the guys are moving in the right direction, in terms of where we started the camp and where we are. It is just a few days off from the first match at Dominica, but it’s a young group, ably lead by Kraigg Brathwaite. But I feel that some of the guys can come into their own in this series, it is a tough opposition but I feel that’s the way we can get the best out of them,” he added.
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The 53-year-old batting nice, who was the pinnacle coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the course of the IPL (Indian Premier League) this yr, stated the 2 kids have the proper angle and willingness to study and may make it huge in worldwide cricket.
“Great capable players, young and of course, you would have loved if they had a lot more experience in the First-Class arena but looking at their style of play and attitude, I belief they do have what it takes to perform at the highest level,” he stated.
“It may take some time but obviously as an international cricketer if you are entering this stage, no matter what age you enter, you got to learn very, very quickly. And, I think they have that sort of attitude to want to learn and (are) willing to listen.”
West Indies completed on the eighth spot with simply 4 wins and 7 losses within the final WTC cycle.
The Caribbean group has didn’t qualify for the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com