Rod Eastwick pleased with execution of bowling plans

Rod Eastwick, the bowling coach of the West Indies is mighty pleased with the bowling effort of the West Indian pacers and stated that the boys have been working furiously hard on bowling plans against the Indians. Eastwick also stated that it was important for the bowlers to be disciplined against a strong batting side like the Indians.

“We’ve worked hard on trying to get the boys to execute our plans. We know it’s Test cricket and we’ve got to be disciplined. We’re playing against India, which right now is probably one of the stronger batting sides in the world. You’ve got to be disciplined, you know they’re trying to play shots and we’re working very, very hard. It’s a young, young attack. We’ve got Miguel Cummins in his 2nd Test, Alzarri in his first, Shannon in his 17th and the captain in his 16th and Roston Chase in his 3rd Test. It takes time but we’re trying to build blocks and we’re trying to work and get there.”

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Eastwick was also particularly impressed with debutant Alzarri Joseph who impressed one and all with some splendid bowling. “Well, obviously he had to be integrated into the side. It takes time. It’s a big step coming in from the U-19 side to Test cricket. He came in the second Test and the selectors felt he was ready, we felt with this pitch (had) a little bit more bounce and pace in it, that it was a good time to release him and obviously he did well. It’s his first day in Test cricket and I’m sure he would be happy with it. And he can build on that.”

Eastwick also added the importance of Roston Chase on the side. “Chase has been outstanding for us. When you look at his record for Barbados, he would be a batsman who bowls spin, but he’s come in and bowled well and he’s been disciplined. He’s been asked to a line and do a role and he’s done it really really well. We’re very, very happy with Roston’s performance. Once he keeps improving, because he’s a part-timer at best, he’ll be a very good bowler for us.”

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