SHUBRO MUKHERJEE ∙ 15 July 2022
WI vs BAN: 'Can't make any excuses' - WI bowling coach Roddy Estwick wants concrete plans against spin bowling
West Indies have been completely bamboozled by the Bangladesh spin bowling attack in the ongoing ODI series. The visitors have claimed an unassailable 2-0 series lead after recording a thumping nine-wicket victory on Wednesday. Interestingly, this was also Bangladesh's biggest ODI victory away from home. The hosts were bundled out for a score of less than 150 runs for the second game running. West Indies were bowled out for just 108 runs in the second ODI, with spinners claiming as many as eight wickets. West Indies bowling coach Roddy Estwick has urged his side not to lose their confidence. However, he emphasised on coming up with concrete plans against spin bowling, with an eye on the 50-over World Cup that is less than 15-months away. "Just a week ago we were winning the Test and T20I series but we are 2-0 in the ODI series are obviously very disappointed but you have to try to lift the group. The key is to not allow the confidence to drain out of the group," Estwick told EspnCricinfo. Also Read: Pooran lashes out at batting group for defeat against Bangladesh in 2nd ODI "We have to find ways to lift people, to have open discussions to come up with solutions. We are still planning for 2023. We know that teams will bowl spin against us. We have to get better at rotating the strike," he added. Estwick has also been left surprised by Bangladesh straying from their regular plan. The visitors won the toss on both occasions, asking the West Indies to put the runs on the board instead of opting to set a target themselves. "Bangladesh put us in both times they won the toss. Normally, Bangladesh likes to set a score to put you under pressure. They have gone away from that due to the surface," Estwick concluded. West Indies will be looking to avoid a clean-sweep as the two sides face each other in the final ODI on Saturday, 16th July. It would also mark the end of a long tour, including match-ups in all three formats. Read More: Tamim Iqbal on ODI series victory against West Indies
