ST JOHN’S – Captain Denesh Ramdin believes the experience of veteran left-hander Shiv Chanderpaul and the senior bowlers, will be critical if West Indies are to seriously challenge England in the upcoming three-Test cricket series.
The Windies face their old foes starting here Monday, attempting to reverse a trend that has seen them win just two Tests in 27 outings for the Wisden Trophy over the last 15 years.
Ramdin said Chanderpaul’s penchant for long innings in the middle order would be important in West Indies tallying big scores. “His experience is second to none [especially with] all those matches he has played at international level,” the Trinidadian said.
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