4. Lack of Depth in Bowling
West Indies did not have a weak bowling line-up. Quite the contrary they had two of the most promising bowlers in the competition in Sunil Narine and Kemar Roach. The first game saw the West Indies bowling line-up single-handedly deliver a win for their side as they dismissed Pakistan cheaply. However, Kemar Roach was decimated by the Indian batsmen indicating that there is still some way that he has to go before he can join the ranks of Dale Steyn and James Anderson. Ravi Rampaul looked lack-lustre throughout the competition and he was not hitting the right length in English conditions that offer swing. Sunil Narine’s wicket taking abilities were on exhibition but that was not enough as there was a general lack of quality around him.
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