England vs West Indies 2017: 2nd ODI, 5 talking points

#3 Kraigg Brathwaite a questionable ODI selection?

Brathwaite's strike rate is pretty poor by ODI standards

While there is no doubting his Test match ability, Kraigg Brathwaite seems like an outdated One-Day player. A solid batsman, with a sound technique, Brathwaite has been a great find for the West Indies in Tests.

However, his nine matches in his short ODI career does not inspire much confidence. He has scored 273 runs at an average of 30.33 with only one half-century. But what is appalling is his strike rate of 57.96; an opening batsman in modern cricket gets to play in the Powerplay overs which means his strike rate should be at least 70 as per current ODI standards.

Against England, Brathwaite looked good but fell after he had made 42 runs. Those runs took 70 balls and killed the momentum of the innings, although it must be said he had to shield his wicket after his partners had thrown them away. Even so, he must show the ability to improve his strike rate if he is to remain in the side in ODIs.