West Indies v Pakistan: 5 Players to watch out for West Indies

West Indies are all set to take on Pakistan for a three-match Test series which starts on Friday. The series would provide a perfect platform for West Indies to start a new journey in their quest for consistency. The young talented side of West Indies looks well balanced and will be looking to perform fearlessly. The Caribbean had a horrendous T20 and ODI series against Pakistan where they had no answers against Pakistan’s bowling attack and a wobbling middle order adding to the cause. But in Test, West Indies have some really good names in their line-up and are hungry to express themselves. Things have not fallen in right place for them in past and Test series would provide a perfect opportunity to prove their stature at International level. Also, the series gives them an opportunity to rectify the mistakes they made in the shorter formats and would be hoping to get better results. These are the five players who can make a difference in West Indies fortune and get them better results: Jason Holder: West Indies cricket team captain Jason Holder. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images) The Right-arm medium-fast bowler uses his tall frame to extract extra bounce even on docile tracks. Line and Length being his forte, Holder will be looking to lead the bowling attack from the front. He has played 20 Test matches and taken 31 wickets at a strike rate of 92.65, something that he will have to improve on. On the other hand, with the willow, he has scored 801 runs in 34 innings with an average under 30. He would look to improve on his batting average as well. Although Holder may not have a great record in past, his current form with bat and ball will definitely give the 26-year-old the confidence. As a leader, his hallmark has been his ability to stay calm and composed in extreme situations. Kieran Powell Kieran Powell. (Photo by Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images) Leeward Island Player, Kieran Powell has been recalled for the three-match test series against Pakistan. He will be making a comeback to West Indies team after three long years. He will have a chance to prove his capabilities and will look to utilise the opportunity with both hands. The 27 year old lad has played 21 matches and scored over 1000 runs at an average of 27.49. He will be looking forward to improve these numbers in the upcoming series. Shannon Gabriel: West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images) The wide shouldered fast bowler, Shannon Gabriel has been able to impress every with his skiddy pace and rhythm. However, the pace bowler hasn’t quite shown the consistency expected of a leader of the attack. With Jomel Warrican and Miguel Cummins in the wings, Gabriel will need to fire more often to retain himself in the playing eleven. He has played 23 matches and is one short of 50 wickets. His biggest weapon is his sheer pace which has troubled the best batsmen in past. With an economy of under 4, he definitely has a task to be performed for his side. Kraigg Brathwaite: Kraigg Brathwaite of West Indies. (Photo by Ryan Pierse – CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images) A patient batsman who likes Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kraigg Brathwaite talent has never been under question – well if the term is associated with being consistent. The right-hander’s ability to provide a solid start at the top has definitely helped West Indies in past. He etches out meaningful knocks on the regular basis which has helped him to retain his spot. In 64 innings he has played so far, he has scored 2214 runs which include 5 centuries and a double century. Jermaine Blackwood: Jermaine Blackwood of the West Indies. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) Confident, fearless and oozing with talent, Jermaine Blackwood is definitely proving his stature at this level. His initiation in Test cricket is back in 2014 against New Zealand and is in the squad since then. He has been playing exceptionally well in the home conditions and would look to continue the same in this series. He is averaging 31.33 and has nine half-centuries by his name. He will surely be a surprise package to this squad.