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World Cup 2015: Will Oz, Kiwi tracks prove to be graveyards for spinners?

New Delhi: Even as the Teams are ready with their final squads for the World Cup 2015 scheduled to begin in next 20 days in Australia-New Zealand, it would be interesting to see how spinners


1) Sunil Narine (West Indies)

Sunil Narine withdrew at the last moment from the World Cup squad as his bowling action he was not able clear his suspected bowling action. It was a major dent in Windies World Cup build up as he leads the spin attack for West Indies with his magical off-spin bowling. Struggling to establish himself in Test cricket, he rains the first choice for WI in limited over game.

Known as mystery bowler is World Cricket, Narine played his last ODI against Bangladesh in August 2014 and managed to bag just 4 wickets in three matches. In 52 ODIs he has 73 wickets in his pocket with an average of 26.49 and best figures of 5/27.

He is the only bowler in cricket to have bowled a maiden super over in Caribbean Premier T20 League.

 


 

2) Sulieman Benn (West Indies)

Sulieman Benn has emerged as one of the most reliable spinners in recent times for West Indies. His 6'7 ft height gives him an extra edge than other spin bowlers.

He has been economical without being spectacular for West Indies in one-day cricket, but registered remarkable figures of 4 for 6 in a Twenty20 against Zimbabwe in early 2010 - a match that, however, West Indies went on to lose.

After making his debut way back in 2008, he has been in and out from the squad. He could play just 31 ODIs and scalped 32 wickets at en economy of 4.52. Though he has been struggling on field with his form after he could pick only 3 wickets in 6 matches since World Cup 2011.

Benn was dismissed from the field by his own captain during South Africa's one-day whitewashing of West Indies in 2010 after apparently refusing to bowl over the wicket, and in the Test series which followed was involved in several colourful exchanges with Dale Steyn.

But between the controversies came consistent performances which made clear his passion, determination and skill as a bowler and Benn has also cemented a spot as West Indies' most reliable spinner in years.