As the Test series starts this week, England will be up against a squad containing some old nemeses – and sparkling youngsters
Jason Holder (captain) 40 Tests, 1,898 runs at 33, 106 wickets at 26. Highest score 202*, Best bowling: 6/59
The No 1 all-rounder in Test cricket and the third-best bowler, Holder probably had a point when he said recently that players from India, Australia and England seem to get far more hype than those from the rest of the world. After all, his double century in Barbados last year remains burned on English retinae. Softly spoken but a highly respected captain.
Jermaine Blackwood 28 Tests, 1,362 runs at 30, Highest score 112*
The aggressive Jamaican middle-order bat averages 55 from six Tests against England – including his solitary Test century in Antigua five years ago – but has only recently returned to the fold after losing form. Was leading the run-scoring charts in the Caribbean’s four-day tournament before its early finish.
Written by Ali Martin
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jul/05/west-indies-player-by-player-guide-test-series-england under the title “Style, guile and burning pace: West Indies player-by-player guide”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
