West Indies’ performance consultant Brian Lara believes that his players are moving in the “right direction” and is hopeful that some of them will seize the opportunity and perform well against formidable India in the upcoming two-Test series.
India will begin their Test campaign in Dominica on July 12, which will be followed by three ODIs and five T20Is in a multi-format series. (ODI World Cup 2023: From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, cricketers most likely to play in last ODI World Cup – in pics)
Lara said, “We have two very important Test matches that start the two-year cycle (World Test Championship) for us, it is against India. At home and away from home, they are among the top teams in the world. are one.”
“I think the guys are headed in the right direction, in terms of where we started the camp and where we are. It’s just a few days away from the first game in Dominica, but it’s a young group that has Led by Kraigg Brathwaite. . But I think in this series some guys can come into their own, it’s a tough opponent but I think that’s how we can get the best out of them.”
West Indies have included two uncapped left-handed batsmen – Kirk McKenzie and Alyque Athanage – in their squad for the upcoming series.
The 53-year-old batting great, who was the head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad during this year’s IPL, said that both the youngsters have the right attitude and willingness to learn and can make it big in international cricket.
“Great capable player, young and of course, you would have liked if he had had a lot more experience in the first-class field, but given his style of play and attitude, I believe he has what it takes to perform at the highest level.” have capabilities.” level,” he said.
“It may take some time but obviously as an international cricketer if you are entering this phase, it doesn’t matter at what age you enter, you have to learn very quickly. And, I think they have that kind of attitude to have a desire to learn and (are) willing to listen.”
In the last World Test Championship, West Indies finished eighth with just four wins and seven losses. The Caribbean team has failed to qualify for the 50-over World Cup to be held in India.