West Indies v India - 2nd ODI: West Indian Batsmen to watch out for (Part 1)
India’s tour of West Indies begun with a bang as team http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 is on a winning roll, defeating the hosts in only Twenty20 and the first One Day International.
However, the ODI series is not decided yet as there are four more matches to be played. The second match of the series will be played at the Port of Spain, on Wednesday, June 8, 2011.
Historically, the Indians are known for their strong batting order. Despite the absence of big names like http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Gambhir-c1447, the Indian side has proven that it can hold its own.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Chanderpaul-c2390.
Absence of senior players hurt the Caribbean side more than the Men in Blue, however, they will be hoping to bounce back in the second game.
Bettor.com takes a look at the batsmen who can affect the outcome of the match.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ramnaresh-Ronnie-Sarwan-c83880
Sarwan is the mainstay of the West Indian batting line-up. He is a defensive middle-order batsman who has the capability to play big innings.
With considerable experience under his belt, Sarwan poses to be a hurdle for the Indian bowling attack.
The veteran batsman made his International debut in May of 2000, in a Test match against Pakistan. He has since featured in 85 Test matches and 169 ODIs, having impressive averages of 40.93 and 43.18 respectively.
Having done his time as the national side’s skipper, Sarwan has leadership experience that can be a great asset for the present Caribbean skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Darren-Julius-Garvey-Sammy-c52468.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Darren-Michael-Bravo-c52477
Bravo is http://www.senore.com/Cricket/A-Young-c41367 batsman who is going up the ranks very quickly. Many West Indian legends consider him the future of the national side, someone who can bring back the glory days for West Indies cricket.
The 22-year-old batsman is still new at the scene but has all the support of his captain and elder brother http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJ-Bravo-c1379, who is an all-rounder himself.
Bravo has been performing very well at the number three spot. He is an attacking batsman and made his debut in a Twenty20 match against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045, at the Port of Spain, in February of 2010.
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adam-Richard-Griffith-c41953 in the second one.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Lendl-Mark-Platter-Simmons-c72458
Simmons has made a solid come back to Caribbean team. He has found his form and has evolved into one of the most prolific present West Indian batsmen. Simmons was in supreme touch against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 and was the top scorer for the hosts.
The 26-year-old, right-handed batsman has an average of 28.23 in 25 ODIs. Like Bravo, Simmons is also searching for his maiden ODI century and after missing out in first game he will look towards the second for a chance.
continued in Part-2
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