5 reasons why the return of stars will bolster West Indies ODI cricket

This team gets its competitive streak back

Gayle and Samuels, pictured together, will give the team a competitive edge together

What was painful and frustrating for fans and former players of the Windies was to witness the meek way in which their team has competed over the past few years. There has hardly been a contest and sometimes the opponents have made them look like amateurs on the field.

Cricket viewers across the globe were taken aback when this team couldn’t qualify for an ICC event for the first time in their cricketing history. A lot of reasons could be attributed for this slide in Windies quality as an ODI team, but what can ‘not be forgiven is the lack of fight shown by the current lot of players.

Although this current crop of players aren’t to be pinpointed, there seems a lack of direction and encouragement which the players need to go out and express themselves better.

With the likes of Gayle and Samuels who have seen so many ups and downs in their respective careers, it becomes imperative that they both add up as mentors for the young crop of players coming through the ranks.

As if somehow this team can bond, get motivated then they do possess the talent to compete and give all opponents a run for their money which is what their fans and the general cricket audience wants.