BEING a cricket selector is not an easy job. It requires a strong dose of cricket knowledge, most of which could only be had from a cricket player’s perspective.
In other words, to be an efficient and knowledgeable selector, one must have played a certain level of cricket to appreciate the game to an extent that one understands what is needed by participants in a cricket contest. The higher the level of cricket to be played, the more experience is necessary to choose the correct player for the position.
Consequently, it entails how to read the game so that the right selection can be made at the right time for the right reasons.
This is not only to facilitate the captain, but also the other players.
Character is a vital component of a cricketer and separates the strong consistent cricketer, whether batsman, bowler, wicketkeeper or fieldsman, from the average mediocre journeyman. And the selector has to know what the team needs to balance, improve and strengthen the side he’s selecting.
A selector ought to be able to distinguish the ordinary from the classy, the batsman with fighting qualities compared to the one who lacks the “never-say-die” attitude.
Without the playing experience combined with the right attitude, the selector would be unable to appreciate what is required to ensure a winning combination.
It is tricky, if not well nigh impossible, to be able to put forward an intelligent outlook to fellow selectors when one suffers from a shortage of knowledge caused by lack of playing experience. Apart from playing expertise, anyone who wants to be a selector should possess a natural psychological aptitude to be able to read the attitude of players on the field by their demeanour, through their posture and general disposition.
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On the one hand, team selectors want to choose a side to win whatever competition or tournament in which their side is involved; on the other hand, they ought to be aware of their side’s potential in the long term.
Additionally, they would want to examine the situation of their reserves in the event of injury, plus have some continuity, thus ensuring some opportunities for progress in the future.
Most importantly, he must have the talent to identify cricketers with ability.
I can’t say I feel satisfied about the selection of the squad to represent TT in the Cricket West Indies CG United Super50 Cup set to be played in Trinidad from October 17.
In the first instance, I would like to know who chooses the selectors, because I’ve seen no information about them. Is it the management committee of the TT Cricket Board? Is it a sub-committee of the board?
Who is Frank Simmons? The TTCB should give a brief biography of those chosen to select national teams. It’s important for the public to know who the selectors are: not just names, but their cricket background.
Also, nepotism should be avoided, as it makes a selection committee uncomfortable.
Is TT part of the West Indies, or have they deci
