England vs West Indies 2017: 5 Windies cricketers who should have been a part of this series

Darren Bravo

Darren Bravo is Windies' most stylish batsman

Darren Bravo bats with grace and poise, making him look very stylish when in full flow. He is predominantly known for the resemblance he has to the great Brian Lara in terms of his stance and back foot strokes.

The comparison with Lara has impacted him adversely as his performances in Tests and ODIs have been inconsistent. Before the emergence of Shai Hope or Kraigg Brathwaite, Bravo was the only saving grace for the Windies as he played some gritty knocks for his side.

What this current Windies ODI team lack is a left-handed batsman in the middle order and one with a good technique, capable of forming partnerships. Apart from Marlon Samuels, this current Windies team do not have a stable player in their middle order.

If Gayle and Lewis can get the team off to a flying start, then Shai Hope, Samuels and Bravo can stabilise the innings and ensure a competitive total is attained.

94 ODIs, 2595 runs at an acceptable average of 31.42 which could get better with time, Bravo should be an integral part of the set-up.