ENG vs WI ODI SERIES:"Gayle Storm" Returns

                                               

Christopher Gayle is back and ready to blast the England bowling attack on Saturday as he returns to the West Indies ODI set up after a big gap of 15 months. England had won the 3 Test Series 2-0 despite a fighting show by the Windies side. But the return of the big superstars in the likes of Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell will certainly boost the morale of the West Indies team and give them a better chance of winning. Most of the West Indies batsman struggled against the England Seamers and found it difficult to spend time at the crease. Chris Gayle will make a tremendous contribution to the team both with his batting and bowling skills. He is also the man in form as he won  the Orange Cap in the recently concluded DLF IPL. Another man who can change the course of the game at any stage is Kieron Pollard and any side would be weary of his match winning potentials. The West Indies team would also draw confidence from the fact that there is no Kevin Pietersen in the English ranks and his presence would have made a huge impact. West Indies will hope to put up a better show in the ODI's and look to win a ODI series in England.

England are playing at home and are a tough side to play against in their own backyard. The overcast conditions would suit their seamers and Anderson and Broad can swing the ball significantly in these conditions. Graeme Swann is also a wily costumer to deal with in the shorter format of the game and is difficult to get away. England are surely a better bowling side than the West Indies but their batting isn't upto the mark as far as playing spin is concerned. Kevin Pietersen would be missed a great deal because of his ability to play spin well. Captain Alastair Cook holds the key at the top of the order and he needs to play the long innings and hold the team together. Ian Bell is back in England team after a year's gap and will provide the much needed experience in the middle order. He will also look to fill in the vacuum caused by the retirement of Kevin Pietersen from the ODI's. This series is going to be a battle between the England bowlers and the West Indies batsmen and whoever wins this battle is sure to be crowned the champion.