Swann left stumped by England 'horror show'

England v West Indies, one Twenty20, Oval

Andrew Miller Oval

September 25, 2011

England captain, Graeme Swann, admitted that "a little 'pressure, a little inexperience and ineptitude little, on balance up to Horror Show", as a full unfancied West Indian team rallies to defend the target less than 114, and pulled out an impressive 25-run victory thanks to Man-of-the-match spell in 3 sets for four rookies left arm spinner, Garey Mathurin.

Needing less than run the ball from the start, and the memory of ten wicket Twenty20 first cruise on Friday evening, England run-chase as expected, began to seal 2-0 series win and make them lively second note International Summer. But spell unnerved Mathurin, his first appearance in any type of cricket in England, stifled their ambitions by Power Play, and left the lower order rate of recovery too.

"God works in mysterious ways," said Mathurin, a childhood friend of the captain, and his colleague from St. Lucia, Darren Sammy. "Everybody gets their turn and my turn came only at age 28. The English people had not seen me before, so I knew I could go out and do the job. We have good team unity and cohesion will only worked. "

The result is a touch Swann feel humiliated at the end of what has been a remarkable season for England, but even after having been seduced by 88 years, he felt his team had been "exceptional" in the first half of competition, and is believed that probably would realize that this setback could not have learned in victory.

"Through the game that were outstanding and puts us in a position where we can not lose a cricket match," said Swann. "Let's face it, not to chase 113 in international cricket is unacceptable. West Indies upset and responded well, but not enough to roll a team of 88. It was a custom blended with a bit of panic, and four run- outs is crazy to run a small total in a field so large. "

Short end of season break, the English head out of a peninsula next week to begin five ODI tour to India, where they can not handle by rotating the surface clearly influences the type of wickets they can expect to face when they arrive. Continuing along the line, England will be defending their world crown Twenty20 spin-friendly surfaces in Sri Lanka next year, and this screen, they need to work on the manipulation of the field as well as limit the ability to study.

"For all the positive aspects of the evening of Friday, there was a good few negative points that must be resolved in our game before playing similar tracks in the next 12 months," said Swann. "We will try to return in the first six acquisitions again, and if we can have a good thing the way that hitting is that it is totally unacceptable and not allowed to reproduce.

"It's a hostile environment in international cricket and you will find a few things about people when they're under the pump," he added. "Today, there were one or two guys do not respond as well, but I'm sure, knowing that this team I do and how they were trained, it is a simple spot. I would not write off all XI that played that night, nor any of the 14 in the team because they are all great cricketers. "

In England, the defense was on their side missing several of its most experienced campaigners, not least, Eoin Morgan, whose clever use of angles would have been ideal to keep the rate of mobile execution. But Swann thought the selected team has yet to do much better. "I would find an excuse for them and say they are inexperienced, but they are not novices in the Twenty20 cricket," he said. "I am not blaming only the first six, I blame the 11 players with the bat, because we were quite appalling.

"The left-handed spinner, you can not argue about September 3, but the three guys who probably came from him to see the shots they played and to be quite frightened," he added. "We gave him to get an exceptional figure, and caught us-hop. But I hope that every batsman who got out to look and think:" I do not do it again. "We were still playing down 6-7 to run the ball, but the wickets have fallen, some were due to very unusual ball. It was bad shots and poor operational programs and their shots."

For Mathurin and his teammates, however, the result was the ideal tonic for their defeat in Friday night, and went a long way in answer to many critics - in the Caribbean and around the world. "Yes, we had a point to prove," said Mathurin. "England played very, very well on Friday, so we were game for some pride, and then go back to them a lot. We knew we could do it. I hope this shows all the energy and enthusiasm that we received, and we hope that everyone will see what we can do. "

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West Indies Stun England To Level Series

England v West Indies, 2nd Twenty20, The Oval

The report by Andrew Miller at The Oval

September 25, 2011

West Indies 113 for 5 (35 * Samuels, Patel 2-22) beat England 88 (Mathurin 3-9) by 25 runs

Garey Mathurin, a left arm spinner unknown to St. Lucia, has produced a remarkable spell from March to September in four acquisitions in the West Indies secured a shock victory 25 runs in the second Twenty20 in the oval. Have asked to bat first in a slow and low Turner, fought for a total of 113 for five and seemed poised for a second heavy defeat in three days. By contrast, line supremely in a container in England at age 88 with more than three overs to spare in their allocation.

With England about to embark on a tour of India next week and defending his world title in Sri Lanka Twenty20 place in 12 months, "was a party that has caused a few jitters in the focus group team. In the same field that have proven receptive to spin in the opening match on Friday, the two teams stacked their side with slow players, but it was new-look England, who eventually settled in the worst conditions.

Sleeves adversely England began as a high action and turn Mathurin appreciable Friday gave an early matchwinner Alex Hales strokeless their sleeves. He managed just two runs in his first eight balls when Santoka Krishna, another beginner Caribbean, cricket, once he has not played first class, who played with a beauty that drowned for their tusks and tension.

Four balls later, Mathurin made his first big impression as Craig Kieswetter - with two fours in his name - was duped by a slider that he was adamant after being altered in the vain hope that the guard was to break the bonds. Ravi Bopara then turned a beauty in the next Mathurin, and 26 for three at the end of the Powerplay, the game was excellent in the balance.

Ben Stokes is doing everything possible to change the dynamics of the sleeves, while Devendra Bishoo greeted with violent storm of the night - a six and two fours in the space of a first course that was 17, but on the other end, Mathurin turned away and nothing can break their area. Jonny Bairstow, the hero of the ODI in Cardiff, could have tried to block the last four balls of his fate, but he fell to his knees for a scan, and stir for 4 people.

Stokes continued to provide England with a capacity of border investigation, but that was the case in the sleeves of the Caribbean, working the singles proved to be a problem, especially when the less-than-agile Samit Patel in the fight. It was driven by a direct hit in the gap, as he recently left for a leg bye, and later, Stokes was equal to three bullet points in a row with a sweep that has failed IPN left for 31

Arrival by Tim Bresnan at No. 8 was probably the most encouraging performance of England at one stage, but also with his big-match experience could not save his side. Mathurin has led to the man at long-off leaving 2 4, and instead it was a union fatal if Butler and Scott Borthwick England has pulled back from the depths of 60 7 More pace on the ball now, that the movements of the spinners' were low, they added 23 17 balls before a shy away from bright Darren Sammy stuck in the middle of the Butler left short of his crease, and England, deep in the swamp.

Another disastrous run-out later came one, when England began to panic. Graeme Swann refused to meet with one Borthwick blocked by the wrong end of the runway and the captain had not scored one of his two deliveries of the time, England 11, Jade Dernbach, was also sent on their way through a run-out. Earlier in the match Swann had not chosen to bowling his full quota remaining to give his teammates in practice. It was a quiet night in the noisiest in the camp of the man.

It is a bad night in England and enough performance Borthwick was undoubtedly the highlight of the ball. In an isolated place that against Ireland last month, gave 13 runs in adverse conditions. This evening, he went four-over 15 to share, without giving a single line. Your country has produced an international collector gate, perfectly, even the googly deceived by Charles Johnson, open the West Indies', and he bowled 21

After leaving the West Indies rattle 0-42 in four acquisitions against the seamers on Friday, Swann wisely chose to open with the spin of Patel. His first ball was swept in four by Charles, the last of his share was driven through the covers for another boundary, and meanwhile, was beaten by Charles of six over the time. But the rest of his 21 deliveries granted a total of six points as the West Indies found no way to keep rotating the strike.

Even Marlon Samuels, drummer most famous on screen, it is difficult to raise his game under the circumstances. He fought for the moment at the start and made 11 of 20 balls before drilling his first term at the end of the 15th over, and although it improved his game in the final 35-run-a-ball seems to be some more to raise the total of the West Indies in the three digits. This, however, proved decisive.

England Fielding, as a strong factor in their victory on Friday, was strong again, Hales sliding across the line firmly slog deep midwicket and Christopher Barnwell, Borthwick first long drive off absorbed the loft out to give Bopara for Sammy his fifth wicket series, and his first night. Dernbach was the England wicket-taker the other, where LBW early to remove Dwayne Smith, but at the end of a summer memorable, was the West Indies, which was a rage on the back of the field. Their season is just beginning, but what this new momentum as it heads to Dubai, Bangladesh and beyond.

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England Aim For A Perfect Finish

England v West Indies, one Twenty20, Oval

Preview by Andrew McGlashan

September 24, 2011

Match Facts

25. September Oval

Start time: 18:30 (1730GMT)

Big Picture

It was easy for England on Friday night, as they galloped to their top 10 wicket victory in a Twenty20 international and dynamism showed no sign of abating as the season draws to a close. The match was a contest for 10 overs, West Indies 97-2 but fell in sad fashion against a combination of Ravi Bopara, Jade Dernbach and Fielding unique in England.

Graeme Swann had to make a reflection Dwayne Smith cut loose in the Powerplay, but he remained calm and produced a series of intelligent bowling changes, including the use of Samit Patel, Bopara then trust with the remains of the dead. No wonder it was a joyous mood after the game. Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad not hear the end of time as Captain Swann.

For a time in the West Indies suggested that it would present a challenge, but the batsmen struggled around inexperience showed through. However, everyone knew that this was the rough side, and deficiencies in batting and bowling, you can almost accept. Fielding a level shocking, even though it was really embarrassing. No matter how inexperienced the team should be able to compete with the binding through the dive, grab and throw.

West Indies was the first game "against post-season, so I expected some rust, but the team had spent time in a camp in Barbados before the trip. Ottis Gibson, the coach must be exasperated by what he sees. It is difficult to see much change one day between games, but West Indies cling to the hope that performance may win a Twenty20 game. In truth, however, much more is needed to stop England.

Form Guide

(Matches, most recent first)

England WWLLW

West Indies LLWLL

Spotlight

Alex Hales and Craig Kieswetter played two big hit off-target in the first game, but the 10-wicket margin meant that there was a chance to see England's exciting Middle-order action. Jos Buttler, Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman, has played two Twenty20 Internationals and still not arrived in the middle. Even if a guard by trade, he showed some brilliance in the outfield and made a direct hit to run out Devendra Bishoo Friday. Right after this series is over and it is on its way to joining Somerset in the Twenty20 Champions League.

Marlon Samuels is an experienced player in the middle of a series of new faces in the West Indies, but has fought in four of the seven balls before cleared of Swann. He had come after a flying start provided by Dwayne Smith, and was disappointed that he could not confirm. It 'hard to find and I'll be right against the bowling of quality, but Samuels was unable to give a little' more. West Indies need him to do.

Team news

There has been a great help for English spinners in the opening game so there is the temptation to play either, Scott Borthwick, Durham or Hampshire left arm spinner Danny Briggs legspinner, although it is difficult to see how it would fit in One possibility would be to leave, Steven Finn, but will be with a previous Dernbach innings.

England (possible): 1 Craig Kieswetter (WK), Alex Hales 2, 3 Ravi Bopara, 4 Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes 5, 6 Jos Buttler, Samit Patel 7, 8 Tim Bresnan, 9 Graeme Swann (CAPT), 10 Steven Finn 11, Jade Dernbach

It's hard to know what they can do the West Indies, but they can not lose anything by making some changes. Nkrumah Bonner looked out of depth with bat and ball Miles Bascombe can get a game, while the left arm spin Garey Mathurin could be used in a worn surface.

West Indies (possible): 1 Dwayne Smith, Charles Johnson 2, 3 Marlon Samuels, Danza Hyatt 4, 5 Miles Bascombe, 6 Derwin Christian (WK) 7 Darren Sammy (captain), 8 Other Russell, 9 Garey Mathurin, 10 Devendra Bishoo, 11 Fidel Edwards

Pitch and conditions

The step is used the same on Sunday, so expect more assistance to the spinners. Bopara has also demonstrated the value of taking the pace off the ball and bowling straight. The time is set right in the United Kingdom to enjoy some 'time of late summer as the season draws to a close.

Team facts

Ravi Bopara from April to October were the best figures of a player from England in Twenty20 international, beating the previous record of 22 held by four to Jade Dernbach and Paul Collingwood.

England has not lost a match since July 3, when they were beaten in Sri Lanka, the third day international at Lord's.

Dating

"I'll take it, it was a dream start as captain. I asked the guys to give everything and they did it, I was happy with how things were done."

Graeme Swann and enjoy the debut of Captain

"When you get a good start you should use. Batsman are becoming more responsible.

Darren Sammy wants to go out of his environment to

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Swann and Bopara star in stand-in roles

England v West Indies, first Twenty20, The Oval

Andrew Miller Oval

September 23, 2011

Graeme Swann in the first game as England captain could not, statistically, have gone better, that raged in England win their first ten-wicket Twenty20 format. Similarly, his big night and the decision paid dividends nice for statistical purposes, like Ravi Bopara has been entrusted with the Pacers in the medium-full quota of four overs, and was responsible for the analysis of four English records 10

"If you give someone the chance to bowl at the time of death, which is never normally is, and April 10 will be 3.4 overs, I'll take all the praise, thank you very much," he joked Swann, who has supported his decision was influenced by the vision that Bopara was more than his batting practice. "It takes the death of a world class bowler to get me out of the net three times each. I'm just glad I had the opportunity to be the captain to show everyone how good he is."

Joking aside, the performance of England in the evening was relentless. At 42 to 0 after 24 balls, West Indies briefly seemed capable of putting up a fight, but when Samit Patel had made the first breakthrough in the final Powerplay, were to lose all ten wickets in his being beat almost one more. It was a situation that left Bopara feel "ashamed" of having pocketed a record that will be difficult for many of his colleagues bowling regular review, but in terms of career progression, work at night was another milestone in its development omnidirectional.

Since then, he dug into the Oval Test victory in 44 largely forgotten, not against India, Bopara has enjoyed the most productive month of his career because of his three hundreds in a row against West Indies in the spring of 2009 . His ODI series against India including, Lord gutsy 96 not out and 37 of 22 balls with Jonny Bairstow in Cardiff, and now this show - but the false gains against a team outclassed the West Indies proved to be - may still be significant when it comes to Twenty20 world is a slow, low bridges in Sri Lanka in September.

"I think Twenty20 cricket Pacers half in the middle overs are very important," said Bopara. "As the spinners you have to put up with the ball, try to hit the ball, and in large projects like this, it can be very useful. I think my bowling in the subcontinent, where it can be very small and difficult to achieve in time, so hopefully have a chance, especially if Graeme is the captain. "

Bopara, however, knows that a lot can happen between now and then, what is the lesson he learned from units that form the last international two years ago. "You can never be on a site it is necessary to maintain performance," he said. "I just want to take one step at a time and not too far from myself, because it happened when I saw hundreds of these three in a row. I was a little 'in front of me, saying that over the next five games, I wanted to make it eight in a row. And when you get above the station, then falls very difficult.

"But I feel much better player now in England, especially in the last month. There is much in my own mind, because it's easy when things are going well, have a mentality like that. This is when things are not going so well when it is very difficult. However, only 40 in the proof that freedom and I played with great spirit in which free-dayers. I said, yourself, and I tried to hit the ball for Essex number of years. I am glad that is out, and hopefully that continues. "

Swann harbors similar feelings about his Twenty20 captain. With Stuart Broad is unlikely to feature again this year, and Eoin Morgan suffered a shoulder surgery, is a very real prospect that his role will be expanded to a broad support at the Eden Gardens on October 29. "I want to believe if we get to this point, and the guys are not involved," he said. "I hope I will do a good job on Sunday, and my name will always be in the hat, because I enjoyed every minute of the day."

Swann especially liked the song in full support of the 17,000 people who braved the cold conditions and a strange set of circumstances to get fully behind the team - to the extent that England will not be used to receive this summer. "And 'the crowd before we have played in front of England in the last two months I really on our side," he said. "The difference between the noise when we hit the wickets and boundaries, and the fever pitch for the Indian batsmen [in ODIs] E 'was great to watch. A lot of that has to do with how well played this summer, and hopefully continue to do so. "

Darren Sammy, defeated West Indies captain, "took on the chin, and acknowledged that - even with an excess of inexperienced players on their side - England are a formidable unit at this time." There are No 1 and play at No. 1, "he said." All the boys, although at first, just enough experience in the game of cricket. It shows in their game, they are quite confident that we can have a page of his book.

"We had a good start, but when we leave we will not bounce back," said Sammy. "We can cite the areas where we went wrong and encourage them, but we played the No. 1 team. Time. Whatever they do, and he who comes in just a trend to integrate into the team immediately. We have our goals and we want to win cricket matches, but it was about seeing who could compete at this level. "

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Bopara Stars As England Cruise To Victory

England v West Indies, first Twenty20, The Oval

The report by Andrew Miller at The Oval

September 23, 2011

England 128 0 (62 * Hales, Kieswetter 58 *) beat West Indies 125 (Bopara 40-10) in ten wickets

Ravi Bopara produced England Twenty20 best figures 4-10 in 3.4 overs before Craig Kieswetter and Alex Hales attenuated with less chance for a partnership of 128 in 15.4 overs, as West Indies crashed and burned after an early Flying their two matches stop-over in the oval series, and eventually routed by ten wickets - an exact reverse score in shootout Allen Stanford U.S. $ 20million in Antigua three years ago.

The prize in this situation is a little 'less important, but the defending World Twenty20 crown of England is now less than a year later, the English culture, youth team outclassed their opponents and transient has confirmed the idea along with the stand-in captain Graeme Swann, who many of these same names are likely to be in the starting line-up in Sri Lanka in September.

England made to battle for control of the competition, but not for long. In front of a noisy crowd of 17,417, have hit the Caribbean opens Dwayne Smith and Charles Johnson 42 runs in the first four overs, including 22 from a startled Tim Bresnan, who could find no answer, as Smith cleared his front leg for a number of rock baseball more deep midwicket.

But Swann's reaction was to take the pace of the ball against a lineup farm owned many men unable to clear the rope, but few were as adept at working the holes. Samit Patel has produced a ripper to cut the top of the strain out of Smith, Marlon Samuels before - the act of class reputation in their range stick - was thrown out the door of a beauty Swann.

After that, the West Indies' innings lacked direction. Charles Patel still a joke as long as six, but then died in his next ball when miscued the film itself, Steven Finn, and the man just to get twice the Hyatt, which was destroyed by beating Swann excellent final figures over 17, but was the seventh out of 28 for Bopara produced an excellent change-up in the rhythm of a cup of the neck and crop.

Intelligent Statistics

Ten-wicket win in England is the first and sixth overall Twenty20 International. It 'also the first loss of the West Indies.

England won the game balls 28 saves. And 'as delivery remains at the end of a pursuit of success, such as England (score over 100).

The opening stand of 128 between Craig Kieswetter are Alex Hales is the highest in England and the opening stand of the eighth highest in the Twenty20 international market.

Ravi Bopara of April 10 is the best bowling performance Twenty20 International, England bowler surpassing the previous record held by April 22 with Paul Collingwood and Jade Dernbach.

West Indies lost their last seven wickets for 28 runs and dropped from 97 all out until 3-125. It's the lowest total for the last seven wickets for West Indies in Twenty20 Internationals.

Jade Dernbach variations impressed by death, when he conceded 20 runs in four overs of typically slower balls and inventive New Yorkers, but it was Bopara's wicket-to-bed discipline that has really dropped sleeves. West Indies lost two wickets in two overs Bopara balls in back-to-back, knocking his blunt line and length was allied with two sharp pieces of commissioning - first when Chris Barnwell was brilliantly snaffled by Kieswetter, d On the one hand to his right, and when Andrew Russell was driven to an apartment close to the border by Ben Stokes.

Devendra Bishoo also counted in his case for a duck first ball as Jos Buttler ping down his stumps from Gully, moments after Dernbach had nailed Christians Dervin keeper with a perfect run Yorker. But right, it was Bopara who wrapped up the innings with two balls left unused as Sammy West Indies' captain Darren tried a bluff overlooking midwicket and selected Jonny Bairstow with a top edge.

In the box was the inspiration for Sammy, with his first ball from one sleeve Give me that Hales cut through for four points, and his team had virtually no flavor. Bishoo leave a border roll early with his hands to the additional coverage, and England was able to bash together to 52-0 in the Powerplay six more without a hint of spin in the distance.

Bishoo, ICC Emerging Player of the Year, has finally appeared in the eighth over when England was already halfway to their goal, but decent spell of 0-28 in four overs could not unilaterally change a gallop. Hales brought up his first fifty for England from an impressive 36 balls, including six monster on the back leg will compete Russell, while Kieswetter has hardly been slower to take 43 balls for his own event.

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Swann steps up to leadership role

The West Indies in England 2011

Andrew Miller in the oval

September 22, 2011

At 5:45 p.m. on Friday, when Graeme Swann out of vomit with his Indian counterpart West, Darren Sammy, at the end of one of the most unlikely hits in English cricket, has been achieved.

In the winter of 1999-2000, Swann was a brash young upstart on tour in England in South Africa under Nasser Hussain and then insulted his older and wiser, he was banned from the set-up for the next seven years. Now 12 years later, he is England captain, and regardless of the circumstances in which the honor has come to this, it is ready to take that kind of responsibility that no one ever imagined that he could produce.

"My mother finally realized prophecy," Swann told The Oval. "She always said I would be England captain, but I'm not sure that the sport she thought. That's good. I am. It's a cliche older but when asked if she is a proud moment and I'm surprised how much I was excited about it. "

Fifth as England captain of a memorable summer, Swann knows his role is very temporary measure, which took place only because of the damage Twenty20 captain and vice captain, Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan. However, at the age of 32 years, Swann is a veteran gnarled old man in a young team, which includes a number of players who are barely out of adolescence, and as such, we recognize the need to lead by example, that can not be entirely natural for him.

Swann's first play for England when he was the same age as the likes of Joss Butler and Alex Hales and his own admission, was far from ready for prime time. However, he believes that a series of similar events would help him develop his game.

"Graeme Swann Captain Graeme Swann would never choose the boy," he said. "The regret I have to be 19 or 20 is that there was Twenty20 around these days. I'm sure I'd be pretty good at it because I could BAT in these days. J ' 'd had a average keep England team recent years while I developed my skills in longer form. is the only regret I on young crazy Swann Graeme. It is always there, but I managed to hide most of the time. "

But now it's time to put a face more serious. "For all that gives the impression of ruining all the time, it is not always so," said Swann. "Most of joshing around Corner Anderson Bresnan, but I held back this week because it can not be seen by taking Mickey out of his players. Some of these kids are coming for the first time, so they are wide-eyed and excited about the game . Going to the professional group of gnarled old, half of whom do not like her and the other half like you even less, it is nice to have a young team and exciting to be responsible. "

Swann experienced former captain is limited to the extreme. In Nottinghamshire, there may be little chance that a limited presence in New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming, who ranked as arguably the best captain in the world, when Fleming's successor Chris Read cemented his credentials this summer a memorable victory for the County Championship .

"I always bring the objectives of the captain was a first-class level, and it's nice that I had the opportunity, even if only a couple of games, shows the inner workings of my mind, which I think is great," said Swann . "In general, it is the case if you hang around long enough to get a chance, so I'm happy. I know that older players of this team now, when I watched the matches of the team, I thought it would be exciting to be responsible for this lot. "

In addition to providing four overs in order, Swann admitted that there was only so much that could have a direct impact on the tactics of Twenty20 cricket. "The reactions of the game," he said. "You can start a great project on how to start and can change rapidly. I like to think I'm going to be offensive, but not sure if it's too wild or out of the box. It 'important this form of gambling to take wickets. We won the World Twenty20 [last year]. At any time during the game, we will be thinking what is the best chance to make wickets. "

With the West Indies has also developed a range of young and inexperienced team, the real value of these two devices has been questioned. However, Swann insists that in 12 months "in Sri Lanka, the team has the field to defend the World Twenty20 is likely to contain a large number of recruits for the show this weekend - including Jonny Bairstow, the dynamic debut in the final ODI against India was proof of his ability to hit.

"These are individuals who were raised on a diet of Twenty20, and are close [to the first eleven]," says Swann. "I see this team next year is very different from this team. Of course, the player rarely, but to return to cricket is a game in which the emergence of new superstars all the time and this team has the potential for four or five big stars in it.

"The way in which artists such as Bairstow was the other night was a glimpse into the potential he has," said Swann. "We did not see any of Stokes, but we know what opportunities he has received, and then there are people like Joss Buttler who does day after day in Somerset and he come to the party as soon as possible. We have exciting opportunities for early six in the world of cricket, which is great. "

In this sense, the opportunity to play two Twenty20 Sri Lanka additional accumulation was not negligible, given the lack of facilities are distributed in a particular field trip. "It's hard to believe we have a single party Twenty20 [series]," says Swann. "This is the biggest game in the short form, and at some point we have to try a little more seriously and play a series of Twenty20 games. We are world champions, but to go to Sri Lanka, did not play four or five games in this format before the World Cup begins. "

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Fringe players aim to stake claims

England v West Indies, first Twenty20, The Oval

Extracted by Andrew McGlashan

September 22, 2011

Match facts

September 23rd The Ring

Start time: 18:15 (1715GMT)

Big Picture

And so the English season lasts for at least three days. These two games against the West Indies were not on the schedule until August, when it became clear that agreements should be respected television after the collapse of the case at Stanford. And visitors make a quick stop in the United Kingdom en route to Dubai and finally Bangladesh.

If looking good is really a value other than cash games. World Twenty20 takes place in Sri Lanka and the year after the international fixtures in the shorter form are few and far between. It's not just the spin (Well, not all though), when players say the extra games will not be a bad thing. Meanwhile, ticket sales have started well, especially considering the time of year, which suggests the public wants to be a successful team in England, regardless of context.

Neither party, however, has been completed and in the case of the Caribbean "are just a second side of the chain. A combination of contract disputes and the Champions League means a lot of new faces on the team, Darren Sammy, while there as captain, while Fidel Edwards, Marlon Samuels and Devendra Bishoo make the trip.

English plans for a short series have been hampered by an injury, and captain Stuart Broad, and vice-captain, Morgan Eoin, which means Graeme Swann excluded will host the fifth and six years. However, it offers the opportunity to take a look at some new players after the success of Jonny Bairstow in the final ODI against India. Bairstow, IF Butler, Ben Stokes, Alex Hales, and everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on these trips in the fall. They may just need to use a few layers of clothes.

Form Guide

(Completed matches, the most recent)

England WLLWW

West Indies LWLLL

Reflector

Jonny Bairstow is a man of the moment after his 21-ball 41 made his debut in Cardiff followed by a glowing assessment, Alastair Cook and Andy Flower. Earlier this week he was named Young Player Team Cricket Writers' of the Year and is a safe place in India next month. It was his calm, when the first ball of his innings that stood out when it came to the crease against India and also speaks of maturity. Increased fighting in the Middle order limited-overs teams slots, but its presence also put pressure on Craig Kieswetter in England as a batsman and store keeper.

Among the many relatively unknown actors in the West Indies team, "Dwayne Smith is a familiar face on the banks after his stay in county cricket. When Smith burst onto the scene with a debut Test century against South Africa at Newlands, an exciting career looked in the store, but as with so many Indian cricketers the West, it was not able to make the most of its natural talent. There is no doubt however that his staff and explosive whippy bowling is ideally suited for Twenty20. This could be his last chance.

Team news

There are a variety of options to England for the review and the team clearly made with an eye on Sri Lanka, as it contains four rotation options. It is difficult to see two of play in the second game with captain Graeme Swann and Samit mean only one of Patel, Scott Borthwick and Danny Briggs. Openers, Craig Kieswetter and Alex Hales is likely to get two games to impress as England try to build ultimate combination.

England (possible) 1 Craig Kieswetter (WK), Alex Hales 2, 3 Ravi Bopara, 4 Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes 5, 6 Jos Buttler, Samit Patel 7, 8 Tim Bresnan, 9 Graeme Swann (captain), 10 James Anderson 11 Jade Dernbach

There is a hint that Dwayne Smith will open the stick, which rely heavily on the experience of Marlon Samuels. Garey Mathurin, a call to end the team could start on his birthday.

West Indies (possible): 1 Dwayne Smith, Miles Bascombe, 2, 3, Marlon Samuels, Danza Hyatt 4, 5 Nkruma Bonner, 6 Derwin Christian (weeks), 7, Darren Sammy (CAPT), Andre Russell 8, 9 Garey Mathurin, Devendra Bishoy 10, 11 Fidel Edwards

Pitch and conditions

Despite the late season, a field is not concerned about the Oval and the forecast is dry. However, baptism is an important factor, and Fielding under the lights could be difficult.

Statistics and curiosity

England and the Caribbean have met five times in international Twenty20 West Indies side 4-1 lead at the top. Three of those games were at the Oval, with England the only win coming in 2007.

Jonathan Trott made his international debut in 2007, even though the two games in the series were its expenditure only up to his first test against Australia in 2009.

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"I feel like a grandfather to some of these boys. I've been around the block a few times more than the boys, but it's nice to have some experience under his belt. "

Being captain, Graeme Swann is not a sad sense of humor

"With all due respect for what Stanford has done in the Caribbean, do not think it can be replaced. The interest generated during the Stanford Twenty20 has been good for us. I know is under investigation and other things, but what happened as a result of their tournaments, I think that is exposed to some players for us. "

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Stanford's absence a loss to West Indies - Roberts

West Indies in England 2011

Andrew Miller

September 22, 2011

Andy Roberts and Card: Ambrose, the two main fast bowlers coming from Antigua, said that the closure of the influence of Allen Stanford cricket in the Caribbean has left an irreplaceable void in their own homeland, the island that was the basis for its operations to 18.

Almost three years have passed since the country of Antigua in Stanford has hosted an extra night Caribbean cricket history, when a team led by Chris Gayle to win the competition in England Kevin Pietersen was worth $ 1 million for each member of the victorious West Indian XI .

As Gayle took receipt of the check of the winner, however, had cracks in the company of Stanford appears. Since England was next in the country during their series of tests in spring 2009, the bank was considered the center of what the U.S. financial authorities described as a "fraud on a scale offensive" with lines waiting around the block as investors desperately scrambled to recover what was left of their funds.

The financial situation was bleak to Antigua from, because Stanford was a direct employer of some 430 of its 85,000 citizens. But in a broader cultural, loss of West Indies Cricket has been equally devastating, because how many hope he had built through his lucrative Twenty20 tournament between the islands (the first event to capitalize on the marketability extraordinary short form of games) and how glamorous his involvement was reintroduced to a sport whose brilliance in the 1970s and 80 were down.

"The end of their participation was a loss of West Indies Cricket in terms of facilities, and the rewards that has some of the players," Roberts said ESPNcricinfo. "Stanford is in part responsible for what happens in the world of cricket today in terms of Twenty20, which is concerned. If he had not put money on it, the board of India has not been much money in the IPL ".

Both Ambrose and Roberts were paid as brand ambassadors Stanford - Stanford called "Legends", a group that included fellow Sir Viv Richards Richie Richardson Ancient large. But even considering the personal benefits enjoyed through its partnership with Stanford University, and regardless of the methods by which it is alleged that he made his money the two men were able to recognize the degree to which his generosity had received from the sport.

"He left a big hole, to be honest," said Ambrose. "The excitement was back, the fans were coming out, it was a stepping stone, and had begun to see a revival of West Indies cricket. It was thanks to Stanford. He had the money, he had a plan and it worked. But we we all know what happened next. "

This week at Stanford's legacy is on display as a couple of Twenty20 matches Oval unpopular prepared to meet the ECB and the WICB contractual obligations of Sky, and all the controversial two teams are missing many of their big names through injury, rest , and the competing demands of the Champions League in India. Deteriorating relationship between the government and the WIPA, the players association, has exacerbated the gap created after its funding tap has been turned off.

"Since leaving the scene, the West Indies cricket is back to how it was, and nothing is happening right now," said Ambrose. "It 'very sad to see what happened, and the cricket is getting worse day by day, an impasse with the Government of the WIPA. If we love cricket the way we say we do, and was one of the reasons why We have been involved [ambassadors] We find the way to the West Indies cricket back to a certain level. "

Allen Stanford presents the trophy to his team of Superstars, Superstars v England, Antigua, Nov. 1, 2008

As Gayle took receipt of the check of the winner, however, had cracks in Stanford business is © AFP

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However, Roberts makes the situation desperate cricket in the region. "The games [this week] did not make sense," he said. "To be honest, I do not think we deserve it as much as a competitive team of West Indies is concerned. Only half of the players are worthy of representing the West Indies, and say what I think what you mean. I do not know if many West Indians are proud to represent the West Indies today. Many of them are just for the money, and there are many reasons why our cricket is suffering.

"I was part of Stanford set-up for several years, and the money that made the West Indies cricket is a great loss," added Roberts. "I did not know what he did, and as for me I'm not worried, because what he did was [obviously] the effect Antiguans and Antigua. But now it is gone, the country has suffered for two years, since the number of people , working a single employer. "

For several years after his retirement internationally, Roberts was a groundsman at Antigua Recreation Area is the capital of St. John. But his own admission, was at Stanford a personal ground, equidistant from its bank and from the airport, east of 'island has risen to become a stand-out place. State-of-the-art lights, immaculate outfield players, and the well-known restaurant, Sticky Wicket, was the place to compete Getty Wormsley ground in terms of high-quality private services.

Today, the grass is overgrown, stands are crumbling and there is a living proof of the facade at Stanford proved to be an empire. "It 'a shame the look of the country," said Roberts. "It 'was one of the best kept grounds in the Caribbean. It was small and the facilities were out of this world. But it may deteriorate to such an extent that it takes a lot of money to bring it back to half of what it was before."

Meanwhile, one of the fundamental objectives of the West Indies is to pay the debts left Stanford, which includes the ability to emulate these clips every season up to the sky a lot of runs. "I hope that the ECB can not find a way to get these games a little 'before," said Roberts. "It makes no sense at this time of year."

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England seek opportunity in odd series

West Indies in England 2011

Andrew Miller at The Oval

September 21, 2011

The end of a long and successful season comes to England, with cricketers from India having finally made it home, hot pursued by Leicestershire and Somerset County Cricket representatives in the Champions League. In just two weeks, the British team in India also, to prepare their return series of five ODIs, but right now, they went to the oval, dodging the showers fall and prepare a couple of Twenty20 fixtures which only serves as a reminder of previous administrative madness.

Allen Stanford Memorial Series (as these games are not officially known) is caused by the collapse of the Stanford Super Series after a single incarnation, ill-conceived in November 2008. The ECB had sold the rights to four years the value of these events, a tournament at home and a square "to 20 20/20" Bonanza cash in Antigua, then immediately spent all kinds of radio and television they had received Sky. The result was the faked attempt to fulfill their contractual obligations, an unsatisfactory compromise that involves two skeletal international teams will be led by an England captain of the sixth calendar year, Graeme Swann.

However, there are in England point of view, the clear value of the exercise is going on. Exactly 12 months, the team will be in Sri Lanka to launch a defense of the crown of the World Twenty20, India, once again lined up an opponent in the primary stages. Because of how rare form at international level has been no likelihood of competitive training between now and then is happy with the defending champion.

England has another furniture against India to threaten Calcutta, Oct. 29, then probably no more than four games bilateral scheduled home and away in front of selecting players for the tournament in 2012. Therefore, this double head-to or claims of more than just a handful of candidates, both those who play and those who lack.

Although regular Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad, who is absent through injury, the balance of the squad of England is still targeting a not too distant future. He said a decision not to extradite captaincy update manager, Alastair Cook, confirms the impression that Britain intends to make the most of a bad situation and to use these lamps to measure their development Twenty20.

Alex Hales and Craig Kieswetter you can expect the opening in both the furniture with a license to remove the strings in order to follow closely in the Middle is likely to include three players - Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes and SE Butler - who have not still celebrating the twenty-second birthday. Once again, a new look, however, live in Surrey decision to bring in the first team, bowler Stuart Meaker network provides a reminder that the pressure points is of paramount importance.

"Every opportunity I get to make a shirt in England, I will grab with both hands, regardless of what time of year is it," said Jade Dernbach, one of the players who now seems certain to attend the defense of his title. "With the Twenty20 world come next year, all games that we can be of crucial importance. There are only five or six games before, so these two games represent a very integral to the plans and processes for this tournament. "

Dernbach first season of international cricket has been eventful, to say the least. It was named for the World Cup squad in Sri Lanka in March, has impressed the voters of the Lions tour in England in the Caribbean. Although he does not play in what turned out to be the last match of England in this competition, the elimination of ten wickets in the quarter-finals, he has since featured 10 of their 11 ODIs this summer, and two Twenty20 against Sri Lanka at Bristol and India at Old Trafford, where he was named Man of the Match after a match winning spell of 4-22

"I set myself some goals at the beginning of the year, but I do not know, this is going to happen? Probably not," Dernbach said. "You want us, it comes and I'm happy to have been so much cricket in England this summer."

A similar story applies to the Caribbean, but in his case, the new look of the character of their team is more by necessity than choice. Many of their key players are absent, either through contractual disputes in the case of Chris Gayle, and or by the requirements of the Champions League, where Kieron Pollard played for the Indians in Mumbai, where Trinidad and DIBS Tobago first several players who would otherwise offer here - including Darren Bravo, Ravi Rampaul and Adrian Barath.

Regardless, Ottis Gibson, the coach of West Indies, "tried to put matches in a positive light. "We have not many games that led to the World Cup, so these two meet at a great time for us," he said. "We have a newish looking team, but it gives our guys a good chance to see where they are in the form of international cricket. England are still world champions do not forget, so we take these games very seriously in our build-up. "

England start the series as favorites, partly because of familiarity with the circumstances, but also the deep trust of the players chosen to have recovered during the summer. As explained in Dernbach, information about what the team has achieved all its forms this summer, could not help but rub newcomers to the team - not least the Bairstow, who produced 41 off 21 balls matchwinning is his debut in Cardiff last week.

"I believe in one day cricket, you want to be able to go out and express yourself and what made you successful is that you still want to do," Dernbach said. "People are going to return you 100% of your decisions, and that's what happened to Jonny. For him to come in and look so at home was a remarkable achievement. It is a tribute to the feeling we have in the cloakroom. We taught him to feel welcome, he felt at home, and he was able to produce their best cricket, that is what we want.

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Mathurin replaces Nurse in T20 squad

West Indies in England 2011

Personal ESPNcricinfo

September 19, 2011

Windward Islands left arm spinner Garey Mathurin was included in West Indies Twenty20 squad against England in place of the nurse offspinner Ashley, who do not meet the required standards for the suitability of the training camp in Barbados.

Mathurin, 27, has played 11 first class matches, picking up 40 windows at 22.15 and 12 T20 games, collecting 10 wickets at 24.50 with an economy of 5.56 impressive. It offers the best figures of 7-72 ​​against England Lions, followed by 5 to 86 against the Leeward Islands of the game very next season.

"I see this as an opportunity to represent the people of the Caribbean, and I look forward to have a good trip," said Mathurin. "I am delighted to adapt to new environment and work with the instructor and other members of the team. I am a person and a cricketer confident, so I always keep a positive attitude.

"In T20 cricket is all about seeking to run as fast as possible so that the aim of the bowler is to keep the batsmen in check and limit the scoring. My greatest asset is my ability to keep it tight and put pressure on the batsmen. I see what my work in the team. Also, I know I have to contribute to the bat and I'm always looking to see what I can do to help the team. "

Mathurin is the third of Saint Lucia to be included in the West Indies team, after Charles Johnson and Darren Sammy. "I've known Darren for a very long time we played together at under 19 level and management of St Lucia and the Windward Islands, and we talk a lot about the game, so it's special for me that I will West Indies play with him as captain. "

West Indies play two Twenty20 Internationals in England, September 23 and 25 and chose a young team with many elderly unavailable due to their participation in the Champions League Twenty20.

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Worked hard on my batting - Dwayne Smith

West Indies in England 2011

Personal ESPNcricinfo

September 17, 2011

Dwayne Smith, the versatile West Indies, returned to the team for the Twenty20 series against England, after a period of 18 months, is eager to recover in the international arena.

"I intend to bring the intensity and energy to the team," Smith said. "I see this as an opportunity to restart my international career. Because I was training, and work on my game [after the fall], I say to myself:" I only need one, and I can smell. "This is a great opportunity for me, I do so I'll take it."

Smith last played for West Indies against Zimbabwe in Guyana in March 2010, in a match where the hosts lost by two points. In preparation for this game, Smith was able to walk for fifty only once in ten innings, with seven points in the single digits - in addition to being expensive with the ball - that caused voters to consider other options. Smith said he had worked on the technical and mental game since.

"I worked hard to make fun of me. I understood that we must have patience and try to hit straight," he said. "This new way of thinking worked for me. The coaches are encouraged to work and I needed to reap success at international level".

When he was out of the West Indies team, Smith was a stint with English county of Sussex, Life Friends to play T20 tournament. He said that the experience of English conditions would keep him in good position for next week's Twenty20s.

"I was in Sussex for three seasons, playing a lot of Twenty20 cricket and I have a good knowledge of what to expect," he said. "In fact, I had the chance to play at The Oval [Twenty20 which will be played] a few times, so I am familiar with the conditions and will be able to share this information with the other guys on the team."

The first Twenty20 will be played Sept. 23 at The Oval in London.

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Twenty20s a golden chance for youngsters - Sammy

West Indies in England 2011

Personal ESPNcricinfo

September 16, 2011

Darren Sammy, West Indies captain, said the two-match Twenty20 series against England next week to help his inexperienced side in the 2012 Twenty20 World construction in Sri Lanka.

"These two games give us a chance to watch the players as we prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka next year," said Sammy. "Some young players have been given this golden opportunity to show what they can do. Voters have identified the players they want to watch. "

With seven players missing first choice because of the Champions League T20 obligations, West Indies go into the series with a new look squad. The lack of Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Darren Bravo, Lendl Simmons, Adrian Barath and Ravi Rampaul. While the first three are not included in the West Indies' Twenty20 team earlier this year because they missed the domestic Twenty20 tournament, the last four representing Trinidad & Tobago in the Champions League.

New faces in the 14-man team includes drummer Miles Bascombe and Charles Johnson, Allrounder Nkrumah Bonner and wicketkeeper Derwin Christian, while Dwayne Smith and Marlon Samuels making returns.

The English series, Sammy said, could set the tone for the next season of the West Indies. " "This series marks the beginning of our campaign abroad this year and we want to start our trip on a winning note." After Twenty20 Caribbean to travel to the subcontinent series against Bangladesh and India.

England was in the best shape this summer, has a success against Sri Lanka in India before routing in all formats. However, Sammy said he was confident his side's chances. "The players work very hard as we prepare for future matches in England. Vibe among the players in the group is fantastic. England have played some good cricket in all three formats of the game, and we know we face a great challenge in this series.

"But we have some very confident player who is eager to prove themselves and give their best for people in the Caribbean. There is much to gain from this short series. We have our plans for how we aim to play against England, and what we want out of range. "

The Twenty20 is scheduled for 23 and 25 September at the Oval in London.

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ECB Confirm Two Additional Twenty20s

England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that it will stage two additional Twenty20 against West Indies at the Oval in September, in order to fulfill its contractual obligations to heaven after the disappearance of Stanford Super Series.

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