Yet to be crowned champions, the Windies have already conquered hearts
Sometimes, it takes more than winning matches to conquer the hearts of the fans. There are teams known for their brilliant performances. Then there are teams that make news for their spirit of sportsmanship. And then there are the mighty West Indies, a complete package of fine cricket, unfailing sportsmanship, and wholesome entertainment.
The Caribbeans entered the grand final of the ICC World T20 after capitalizing on team India’s casual bowling display in the second semi-final. The team will now take on the Three Lions in an attempt to make history in the grand finale at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both the teams have the capacity to deconstruct each other in their own distinctive ways and the finals, thus, promise us an extravagant affair.
Even amongst people who do not follow cricket religiously, it has become a well-known fact that West Indies are one of the most loved cricketing nations in the world. Here are the 5 reasons which give the Windies an extra edge when it comes to love and support from the fans.
#Powerful Hitters
Unlike Test and ODI cricket, there is no scope for wasting balls to settle down in a T20 format, which is all about 4 hours of some out-of-the-park sixes and smashing boundaries. West Indies have few of the greatest hitters and run-chasers in the world.
They know how to storm the stadiums with their unstoppable big hits, most of which lead to the termination of the ball. At the top order, they have Christopher Swashbuckling Gayle and Jhonson Menacing Charles, who offer a fire start to the team.
And after that, Samuels, Bravo, Russells, Simmons, Sammy, the list is as big as their hitting. It becomes difficult to settle the field when the giants begin to fire. What the viewers want at the end of the day is entertainment, and the huge hits by the Windians give enough scope for the same.