On the field in Asia, there are class and experienced batsmen in Gayle, Sarwan, and Chanderpaul-even though the latter has lost the touch and resilience of a few years ago. Dwayne Bravo is an all-round performer of moment and potential. His brother, Darren, is a throw-back to many great West Indian stylists of the past and whatever else happens with the team, he could lay down his credentials during the tournament. However, we should not burden the young man's progress with comparisons to great players; let him develop without carrying such a weight of expectation. Kieron Pollard is yet to prove himself consistently and at the highest levels beyond a swashbuckling 50. However, in his hour he could be a threat to any bowling team. Maybe Gibson and Sammy should give him the responsibility of coming in higher in the order with the message that he has to bat longer. The bowling, it must be admitted, is quite unthreatening. Kemar Roach and, if you push hard, Sulieman Benn, are the only two bowlers who can be considered up to the toughest international competition. Ravi Rampaul has had spurts of producing a decent length and line for four or five overs. The other bowlers are below average and would shock everyone if they perform consistently at a high level. Team captain Darren Sammy, a man pushed into a position, is a plucky journeyman who gives his all; that all however may not be sufficient in the company that he is going to keep in this tournament. But notwithstanding the limitations, we cannot but hope that at least the team performs beyond the levels of the recent past and maybe that would give inspiration and initiate organisational capacity building for the future.