West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo says the absence of mystery spinner Sunil Narine will be a major hurdle for the team to overcome if it is to claim a second ICC World T20 title.A crucial part of the team’s triumph in the 2012 edition of the tournament Narine has had a difficult couple of years after being called three times for an illegal action. The spinner currently undergoing remedial bowling was suspended from bowling in international cricket late last year.
“Narine’s absence is a big loss for us and any team. His four overs is crucial, he’s one of the best bowlers in the world. He is someone who can’t really be replaced. The team will miss him badly,” Bravo told OneIndia.
“I personally wish him all the best for his return to International Cricket. We have to look beyond that and back his replacement Ashley Nurse. He’s not that big turner but he’s handy as a batsman. We still have a good position as a team.”
Narine currently will be one of three high profile players missing for the West Indies, the others include the powerful hitting Kieron Pollard and Darren Bravo.
“Our chances is just as good as other teams. What happened four years ago is past. We have to focus on this tournament. We lost some key players but we still feel have the right balance. Our aim is to get top four then it will be anybody’s game,” he said.(Sportsmax.com)