West Indies
proved its supremacy
The West Indies
had a great time this year. The men’s, women’s and under-19 teams lit up world
cricket, winning every premier event on offer.
This was
possible for them in spite of some almost having not travelled to India for the
World Twenty20; they didn’t have West Indies Cricket Board contracts.
Every step was
a struggle since even something as routine as obtaining proper uniforms needed
the team manager to work against the clock. Yet,
the West Indies established an
us-against-the-world dynamic, dedicating
the effort to the Caribbean people.
The talent was
never in question. The team had a collection of devastating power-hitters, it also had Samuel Badree, the most effective bowler. They were all skilful
cricketers, shrewd competitors and
hardened.
Even the
women’s and under-19 teams showed a similar gift. They clinched tournaments. The team showed it can play fearless, new-age cricket when liberated
from the heavy yoke of conservatism. The
match winning lofty sixes off the last four balls from a player who is not a
high class batsman but which altered the face of the tournament is a testimony
to the hard hitting trait of West Indies that leaves supporters in the crowd
jump with joy, detractors go down on haunches.
From the Gary
Sobers’ era till today barring some phases, WI team’s prowess with willow was
exemplary, pace with the ball unimaginable, agility in the field eye catching
and leadership capabilities next to none. What distinguish them from other countries
is the reflex actions between body and mind that has perfect coordination and
timing to precision.
Now in the
present team we saw them playing with 11 Vivian Richards out in the field and
few more in the green room. All the opposing countries found it difficult to
get out all of them. The result: they won the trophy emphatically. If India had
to have at least 4 or 5 Kohlis in the playing eleven we could have won all the
cups.
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