CPL 2016: 5 young West Indians to watch out for

#4 Shamar Springer

Springer’s chest-roll celebrations were the talk of the town

Without a doubt, the enduring image of the 2016 U-19 World Cup was Shamar Springer’s delightful chest-roll celebration which followed a wicket or a fifty. And, they came regularly as well.

Springer scored 285 runs at an average of 57 and scalped 7 wickets at an economy rate of 4.5 from the six 50-over matches. If he puts in similar performances for Barbados Tridents, the West Indies selectors who are seeking to infuse young blood into the national set-up will be left impressed.

Capable of rotating the strike as well as finishing the innings, the powerful all-rounder could learn a lot from his new team-mates such as AB de Villiers, Kieron Pollard and Jason Holder.

On the flip side, Springer’s prospects in the main eleven might be sporadic amidst the presence of such an illustrious bunch.