The 32-year-old, who took 130 wickets in 46 Tests, was not considered for the which will play against India in the four-Test series after he gave a “formal notification” of his decision to retire, the WICB said in a release. Though he did not play any match in the series. On a pitch that was on the slower side, the Indians witnessed a patient 122-run stand from Rajendra Chandrika and Shai Hope that kept the visitors waiting for major parts of the first and second sessions.
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“I take pride in being leader of the pack”.
“I’ve been a little bit at sea at what the selectors are doing for a fair while now”, noted Hendricks, who played for West Indies between 1962 and 1969.
Ashwin also stressed on the benefits of having someone like Anil Kumble as the head coach. If the wickets are going to be tailor-made for us, if it starts spinning, then we come into our own.
Ashwin understands that patience holds key as partnerships are bound to happen on these tracks.
“Over the a year ago or two they [West Indies] have played really well in the first innings”.
Uncapped fast bowler Miguel Cummins has another shot at making his Test debut after he was called up as replacement for Jerome Taylor in the 13-member squad for the upcoming first Test match against India.
“I know what are the boxes that need to be ticked in terms of getting into a Test match”.
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He is the best-equipped keeper- batsman right now in West Indies, the batting and balancing of the team has been weakened for a long time by them placing him to bat too high in Tests, argued Dujon. “I may have to bowl boring lines, chugging away all day long”, Ashwin told bcci.tv on Tuesday.
