The return of the Calypso Kings?

Predicting the recent West Indian teams is hazardous, but their performance in the one day series against India over the last 10 days or so certainly harbours such notions. But then, it was less than two years ago that they defied darkness and other odds to beat Enland in the final of the Champions Trophy, only to sink into the bottom rungs of the cricketing order immediately thereafter.

For now though, it is time for celebration. Even while disappointed at India's loss, I cannot help feel happy to see the resurgence of the West Indians. From a sloppy bunch in the first one dayer which we had increasingly come to expect from them to the athletic, spirited bunch for the next three-- the transformation was amazing.

It was good to see the immensely talented Ramnaresh Sarwan get those two big scores; Chris Gayle has his own way of making his "lazy" presence felt and then there is Dwayne Bravo, an exciting cricketer in the typical Calypso mould. The chemistry between Lara and Bravo is there to be seen and I can almost sense Bravo putting in a bit extra for his idol from his own village. All in all, there is great promise; will this current crop fulfill it?