Dear Editor,
Congratulations to the West Indies on winning an ODI home series against England for the first time since 1998. Hats off gentlemen, it wasn’t a weakened squad, England is England. Now, before the squad was announced, the elephant in the room was Darren Bravo’s exclusion, but Desmond Haynes has silenced the critics with this series victory in emphatic fashion. Kaecy Carty has the potential, I now understand why there is that focus on him, same with Athanaze, their techniques are ideal for top order batters, in this format, that is. However, we’ve got a long road ahead to challenging for the ODI World Cup.
Now, Haynes can’t continue to put his neck on the block like that before a series, and ought not think the team would bail him out all the time, because when they don’t, he’ll get the heat. The criteria for selection in Tests, ODIs and T20s must be finalized and clearly outlined. The best must be rewarded in the regional 4-day Test Championship, the regional Super 50 and the CPL. Cricket is all about statistics, and data transcends bias and favouritism, therefore data for batter, bowler, wicketkeeper and fielder should be paramount for selection.
Sincerely,
Kendell Karan
Chaguanas
