New Zealand vs West Indies 2017: 5 WI players to watch out for in the Test series

#2 Shannon Gabriel

Windies will hope for some early breakthroughs from Gabriel

Tall, big-built, muscular, Shannon Gabriel has established himself as one of the integral members of the West Indian Test team. He can bowl at very good pace, generate discomforting bounce and bowl a brilliant bouncer.

Gabriel is a bit injury-prone but he has managed to spearhead the Windies pace attack in most games this year. In 2017, he has taken 27 wickets at an average of 26.52. He played a big part in England’s victories at Headingley and Harare.

Since the comeback of Kemar Roach, Gabriel has formed a potent new-ball pair with the former. They’ve often delivered the goods with the new ball. And Gabriel in particular has become the captain’s go-to bowler.

Hence, Gabriel and Roach’s new-ball exploits could well determine the course of this series.