One player from each team who was hit and flop in 2019 World Cup

10) West Indies

Hit – Sheldon Cottrell

The Caribbean team continued its hit and miss affair in white ball cricket. On paper, Jason Holder’s side was strong enough to beat the best of the teams. The power-packed batting unit had its moments but was unable to close off games in tight situations. The pace battery also made its presence felt but at times remained erratic. Only Sheldon Cottrell brought some respectability to the bowling unit.

The speedster was one of the positives for the island nation in a rather dull campaign. Cottrell picked up 12 wickets in 9 games and often provided the skipper with a breakthrough in powerplay overs. Apart from his bowling, the pacer was very efficient with his skills on the field as nobody can forget his stunning piece of fielding when he caught Steve Smith on the boundary. Cottrell played the game with the presence of mind which his fellow cricketer, Andre Russell failed to do.

Flop – Andre Russell

The all-rounder was picked in the squad because of his good returns in IPL. Russell played 4 games in which he scaled 5 wickets and looked threatening each time when the ball was handed to him. While in his batting the striker was never able to curb his instincts and play according to the situation.

In the game against Australia, he threw away his wicket when the team needed him to play a supporting role to the skipper. He made a total of 36 runs in 3 outings and became a liability for the side due to his injury concerns.