Team West Indies at ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Squad, Player Profiles of West Indies National Cricket Team for CWC19

West Indies cricket team head to the 2019 World Cup with the hope of a strong showing after assembling a decent squad for the tournament. Issues with the board had forced several key players to desert the national team a few years ago. The decline in performance was inevitable but with time the officials have sorted some of that mess. West Indies have had to go through qualifiers to make it to the showpiece event in England. For the 1975 and 1979 world champions, a semi-final appearance will be some achievement. They have the individual talent t to do so but need to lick as a team. A quick look at players in the West Indies squad. Schedule of Team West Indies at ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: List of WI’s Matches, Time Table, Date, Venue and Squad Details.

Jason Holder: Jason Holder has been leading the ODI team for quite some time now though success has largely deserted his tenure. The bowling all-rounder can utilise the seaming condition to pick up wickets for his team.

Fabian Allen: Absolutely nothing to show for his ODI record, the selectors have reposed faith in him due to his all-round skills. He may not make the playing eleven for most games but needs to grab opportunities given with both hands.

Carlos Brathwaite: The hero of the 2016 ICC World T20 final, Brathwaite has not hit the highs he was expected of yet. He could be an important player with his contribution with both bat and bowl and is also a terrific fielder.

Darren Bravo: His batting reminds us a lot about the great Brian Lara and Darren Bravo has the chance to be his team’s lynchpin in the top order. He needs to play those long innings to provide stability to the side. Ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Here’s a Look Back at How West Indies Fared at the Last Edition of the CWC.

Sheldon Cottrell: He has looked good in his short ODI career picking up wickets at regular intervals. West Indies fans will be hoping they get to see more of his trademark celebrations in England. He is also capable of some big hitting lower down the order.

Shannon Gabriel: Shannon Gabriel is an athlete whose precision bowling with pace can help West Indies impose supremacy in the powerplays. He has improved immensely to cut down on the loose deliveries which he was prone to.

Chris Gayle: 39-year-old Chris Gayle playing in his last tournament with the national team has the chance to leave a huge impression on the tournament. The Universe Boss is a man for the big occasion and would be relishing the challenge of facing the best bowlers in the world.

Shimron Hetmyer: The young West Indies batsman had a tough time in the Indian Premier League where he failed in the RCB shirt. But he is immensely talented and needs to hit the right cord from the onset. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Jason Holder, Andre Russell, Shai Hope and Other Key Players in the West Indies Team for CWC.

Shai Hope: The batsman is ranked fourth in the ICC ODI batsman ranking which is a great feat considering it has been a while a West Indies player broke into it. There will be a lot of expectations from him to come good in England given the form he is in.

Ashley Nurse: The off-spinner has been often criticized for his performances in the past but has found himself in the World Cup-bound squad. He has an important role to play in the middle stages of the innings.

Nicholas Pooran: Having battled serious career-threatening injuries, playing in a World Cup must be a dream come true experience for Nicholas Pooran. We have seen him in the IPL playing those cameos which tells us about his batting approach.

Kemar Roch: Fats and fiery, Kemar Roch has been leading the West Indies bowling unit for a while now and remains one of the most potent forces for his country.

Andre Russell: One of the best T20 players in the game currently, Andre Russel will have to adapt quickly in order to excel in England. It is important West Indies get the best out of him by utilising him higher up the order. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Schedule in PDF: Ticket Prices, Dates, Venue Details & Timetable Available for Download Online.

Oshane Thomas: The Jamaican fast bowler is capable of bowling in speed excess of 150 kmph which is quite a rarity these days. He has to improve on his line and length to become one of the best in the world.

Evin Lewis: He did not feature much for the Mumbai Indians in this season’s IPL but the big-hitting batsman is too good a player to not bounce back. He has not played an ODI for West Indies since July 2018 so it will be interesting to see how he fits in.

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