Print

[Joe]

Though I would jump the shot a bit with this, anyone got any predictions? Surely England will murder them?

[legger123]

Weather permitting England win all three tests within 4 days. 2 by innings and 1 by 8 wickets

[Joe]

have to agree with you there

[ajm90]

England to win all tests

[Buzz]

I think that the WIndies haven't got a bad side - but then I see this complete thrashing...

http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-west-indies-2012/engine/current/match/534202.html

I really don't know what to expect. Fingers crossed for sunshine and runs for Strauss.

[Bez013]

I think England will win the series and probably all three tests, I'm not sure it will be as easy in all three as people are suggesting.

West Indies have good bowlers, Sammy can be dangerous in English conditions, see his debut in 2007 when he took 7 for 66 in the second innings.

[tushar sehgal]

I think Eng will win the series but lets hope Windies put up a good fight, they have shown encouraging signs in last few series so hope it continues....no one likes to watch 1 sided matches...

[Cover_Drive]

I think that the WIndies haven't got a bad side - but then I see this complete thrashing...

http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-west-indies-2012/engine/current/match/534202.html

I really don't know what to expect. Fingers crossed for sunshine and runs for Strauss.

It is depressing to see what West Indies were few decades ago and what they are now today.

[Manormanic]

thing is, the West Indians may be competitive with the ball (although most of their bowlers seem to be carrying knocks) but there is little hope that their batsmen will come to the party...

[steyn92]

Their bowling attack isn't bad at all, but then again their batting isn't very good at all. (One or two exempt)

[Buzz]

Just thought I would make the comment that this is a decent WI team that hasn't been selected to play on this tour - now I am not saying that they are all better than the guys that are selected in the current team - but if this was the team to play Eng in the first test I am not sure it would be massively weaker (OK the batting is light without Chanderpaul and Bravo...) but the point is - it would be helpful if the WIndies could pick all the best players - as Narine, Gayle, Sarwan and Taylor would strengthen the team and many of the others would strengthen the "bench"

Chris Gayle
Brenton Parchment
Ramnaresh Sarwan
Pollard
Bravo
Brendon Nash
Carlton Baugh
Narine
Jerome Taylor
Jermain Lawson
Corey collimore

12th Man Andre Russell


which is a real shame...

[Number4]

I think it's going to be a one sided affair but don't count your chickens before they hatch after all England Has only won 1 from the last 5 games

[charlie15]

I think it's going to be a one sided affair but don't count your chickens before they hatch after all England Has only won 1 from the last 5 games

1 from 5 in conditions that they always struggle in!  That said the Windies bowling looked good against Australia and if they can skittle England out for as little as possible then they have a chance.  Although I wouldn't fancy their chances at an overcast Lords in 12 degrees with Jimmy swinging it!

[Johnny]

I can't help but think that this England's team's future hinges on our top 6 scoring big runs in this test. After a disasterous winter the batting line up looks like it's confidence has been shot to pieces.

I have every confidence in our bowling attack being able to bowl teams out for under 300, but we need to return to posting 500+ scores. This WI team might not be the best, but they gave the Aussies a decent fight, and seem to have a bit of momentum at the moment.

England batsmen need to dominate, and hopefully put themselves in the right mind set for taking on SA.

If we can't stat posting 500+ against WI, then we'll have no chance versus Steyn, Morkel and Philander

[tim2000s]

1 from 5 in conditions that they always struggle in!  That said the Windies bowling looked good against Australia and if they can skittle England out for as little as possible then they have a chance.  Although I wouldn't fancy their chances at an overcast Lords in 12 degrees with Jimmy swinging it!

Top temperature of 12C over the first four days - two days of Cloudy and two days of Mostly Cloudy. Showers on the monday... If it isn't all over by the end of Sunday I'd be very surprised!