Gibson undecided over batting composition – Cricket News Update
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With the series already lost, the Windies will play the third longer version game from June 7 at Edgbaston, where the major contention will be their composition at the top - currently occupied by Adrian Barath and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kirk-Anton-Edwards-c71510 at no.3.
All have been easy targets for the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SCJ-Broad-c2465, and a realistic reshuffle could be in place, considering the visitors will go into the final game trailing hoping to avoid a whitewash.
However, the preparations were hampered after the final day of the practice match was washed out due to heavy rain. Only 50 overs were possible on Day 1, but it hardly allowed Gibson to watch new comers like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/N-Deonarine-c2051 – the former was unbeaten on 7 when play was called off, while the latter failed to get on the pitch.
In addition, the form of Powell and Edwards showed little sign of improvement. While http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AB-Barath-c886 scored an unbeaten half-century to stake a claim for the final Test, Powell managed just 9, while Edwards, who was the named captain for this game, failed to open his account.
In such circumstances, Gibson reiterated that it will be tough to make a call, considering that some of the squad players have had little time in the middle. However, he admitted that it will be a gamble he is ready to take.
"You can practise as much as you want in the nets, but it's time spent in the middle that is invaluable for batsmen and for bowlers," said Gibson."For the likes of (Assad) Fudadin and (Narsingh) Deonarine, who haven't had any cricket yet, it's a tough call."
“It's one we'll have to make when we get to Edgbaston and look at the pitch and decide what sort of make-up of the team we want to go in with," added the head coach.
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