Coach Bennett King's first stint with the West Indies cricket team cannot be classified as a success 1 victory, 4 defeats and a washout (albeit a cruel one). There were encouraging signs however of a good team coming into shape with some of the pieces of the jigsaw falling into place. The middle-order looks settled (as it has for some time now) but what is encouraging is that Wavell Hinds down the order can play a crucial role in the company of Bravo and Browne. Of great encouragement is also the fact, that the opening bowling looks settled - Collins and Bradshaw did very well - and given some time Reon King can take on the 3rd seamer's spot as well. The big concern is however the 4th and 5th bowler - Gayle's injury aggravated issues but you cannot afford to have a keeper batting at 8 in today's age - he has got to be 7 - I can see Bravo more as #5 bowler than a #4 - what the West Indies sorely need is 1 more good bowler - preferrably a spinner but for the moment a fit and rejuvenated Tino Best would do (or Lawson or Edwards - God where are all these people ???)
Ryan Patrick more or less agrees with my sentiments - and he is willing to give Bennett King more chances before judging him.
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