Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes the West Indies T20 World Cup 2021 lineup contains far too many aged cricketers.
Kieron Pollard (34) will lead the West Indies at the T20 World Cup. The roster also includes Chris Gayle, a 42-year-old icon, and Ravi Rampaul. Therefore, a 37-year-old bowler who is attempting a comeback.
Chopra, speaking on his YouTube channel, said that West Indies would struggle to defend their T20 World Cup title given their current lineup. Aakash Chopra
“The kind of squad West Indies have picked, it seems they are also rewinding the clock. Kieron Pollard is leading the side while Chris Gayle is 42 years old. Ravi Rampaul. Thus, who had played with Sachin Tendulkar in the World Cup, is making a comeback. Dwayne Bravo is also part of the squad. There are a lot of aged cricketers. Whether old is gold or it is too old, that’s what Windies need to answer.” He elaborated
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“The conditions though will suit West Indies as the CPL is played on similar pitches. However, There was a time when the Windies pitches had also pace and bounce. But now their surfaces aid spin where the likes of Fabian Allen and Hayden Walsh Jr. do well. Roston Chase is back after a good CPL, so is Rampaul.”
On Monday, the West Indies played Pakistan in their first practice match in Dubai. Thus, Pakistan pulled out the target with also seven wickets in hand after restricting them to 130 for 7.
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