5 West Indies players who deserve a chance despite the team's struggles

Roston Chase

Windies have produced some fine all-rounders over the years but the current trend is one where all the talented all-rounders play in T20 leagues across the world earning good money and in the process neglecting playing for their country.

In such turbulent times, getting a good all-rounder is a big challenge and Windies have got one in the form of Roston Chase. He has the ability to score some quick runs but his biggest trait would have to be the fact that he bats for draws.

He has the patience and the technique to bat out long periods of time although he bats low down in the order. A classic example was the test match against India where on a turning, low fifth day pitch he along with Jermaine Blackwood batted almost a day against some top quality bowlers to draw the match.

Roston Chase also adds value as a bowler to this team. He is very useful with his off-spinners - he has got a 5 wicket haul against India showing that he can get wickets when required as well. He also offers much needed stability to this Windies batting line up.

He does go through phases where his consistency has ‘not been up to the mark and where he has played some immature shots at the wrong times, but he does possess a good all-round skill set which makes him an asset to his team. He should be persisted with because at this moment there aren’t too many alternatives available apart from him.