NEW DELHI: West Indies just lately didn’t qualify for the ODI World Cup however the crew’s efficiency mentor Brian Lara is anticipating his gamers to return good in opposition to formidable India within the longest format as the 2 groups gear up for the two-Test collection beginning Wednesday in Dominica.
Legendary Lara believes that the gamers are shifting within the ‘proper path’ and hoped a few of them will produce good performances in opposition to Rohit Sharma and co.
“We have two very important Test matches which start the two-year cycle (World Test Championships) for us, it is against India. At home and away from home, they are one of the top teams in the world,” mentioned 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 really feel that a number of the guys can come into their very own on this collection, it’s a robust opposition however I really feel that is the way in which we will get the most effective out of them.”
West Indies have named two uncapped left-handed batters — Kirk McKenzie and Alick Athanaze — in their squad for the upcoming series.
The 53-year-old batting great, who was the head coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL this year, said the two youngsters have the right attitude and willingness to learn and can make it big in international cricket.
“Great succesful gamers, younger and naturally, you’ll have cherished if that they had much more expertise within the first-class area however taking a look at their type of play and angle, I perception they do have what it takes to carry out on the highest stage,” he said.
“It might take a while however clearly as a global cricketer if you’re coming into this stage, it doesn’t matter what age you enter, you bought to study very, in a short time. And, I believe they’ve that type of angle to need to study and (are) keen to hear.”
West Indies finished at the eighth spot with just four wins and seven losses in the last World Test Championship standing.
Legendary Lara believes that the gamers are shifting within the ‘proper path’ and hoped a few of them will produce good performances in opposition to Rohit Sharma and co.
“We have two very important Test matches which start the two-year cycle (World Test Championships) for us, it is against India. At home and away from home, they are one of the top teams in the world,” mentioned 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 really feel that a number of the guys can come into their very own on this collection, it’s a robust opposition however I really feel that is the way in which we will get the most effective out of them.”
West Indies have named two uncapped left-handed batters — Kirk McKenzie and Alick Athanaze — in their squad for the upcoming series.
The 53-year-old batting great, who was the head coach of the Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL this year, said the two youngsters have the right attitude and willingness to learn and can make it big in international cricket.
“Great succesful gamers, younger and naturally, you’ll have cherished if that they had much more expertise within the first-class area however taking a look at their type of play and angle, I perception they do have what it takes to carry out on the highest stage,” he said.
“It might take a while however clearly as a global cricketer if you’re coming into this stage, it doesn’t matter what age you enter, you bought to study very, in a short time. And, I believe they’ve that type of angle to need to study and (are) keen to hear.”
West Indies finished at the eighth spot with just four wins and seven losses in the last World Test Championship standing.
(With inputs from PTI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com