Motie an excellent bowler, but not surprise package, says Coach Simmons
West Indies Head Coach Phil Simmons has said Guyanese left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie is an excellent spinner, but he is not a surprise package, since he played with and against some Pakistan players in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
West Indies Head Coach Phil Simmons
“I do not know if there is a case where people have not seen players in the world. The cricket world is too small. Quite a few Pakistan players played against him in CPL, and CPL was shown on a lot of channels around, so they would have footage of him. So, I don’t think there would be a surprise package, but I think he is an excellent bowler, but not a surprise package for Pakistan. I am sure they would have done research,” Simmons said in a recent media briefing.
Motie, who plays locally for Albion, has been the leading wicket-taker in the last Regional Super50 tournament, claiming 17 wickets in seven matches at an economy rate of 4.56. He had a best bowling figure of 4-45, with a stellar average of 16.64. In the CPL, plying his trade for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, Motie played six matches and impressed with eight wickets at a brilliant economy rate of 6.52. He also had a best bowling figure of 3-25 in his debut season at a top average of 15.50.
Motie has also gained valuable experience as a reserve player at the T20 World Cup.
Gudakesh Motie
The West Indies’ full squads to Pakistan are as follows:
One-Day International: Shai Hope (Captain), Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Devon Thomas, Anderson Phillip, Nicholas Pooran, Raymon Reifer, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith and Hayden Walsh Jr.
T20 International: Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Darren Bravo, Roston Chase, Sheldon Cottrell, Dominic Drakes, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Oshane Thomas and Hayden Walsh Jr.
West Indies’ first match of the Pakistan tour is set for Monday December 13 from 9:00h Eastern Caribbean time. (Brandon Corlette)
