Rookie pacer Cotterell could be surprise element -- Lloyd

CENTURION, South Africa (CMC) — Rookie pacer Sheldon Cotterell is being tipped to be a surprise element for West Indies in the three-Test series starting tomorrow.

The 25-year-old has played just one Test, but recent spells in the WICB Professional Cricket League and an explosive five-wicket burst in last week’s three-day tour match, have raised hopes of the left-armer playing a key role in the tourists’ attack.

“Left-arm quick bowlers don’t come often and he is somebody we need to nurture and take along with us as long as possible,” chief selector Clive Lloyd told reporters here.

“He could be very lively. On these pitches here, if he swings it and bowls as well as he has been bowling, he could give batsmen some trouble.”

His single Test has come against India, in Kolkata last year when West Indies were hammered 3-0 in that series. He has, however, remained in the selectors’ frame, and they have kept him involved on A-team campaigns.

Concerned about his fitness following an injury on the recent Sri Lanka A tour, selectors asked him to delay his departure with the rest of the squad to South Africa and contest the fourth round of the PCL with Jamaica.

He subsequently blew away Trinidad and Tobago with a five-wicket haul in the first innings, to set up victory for his side.

“I watched Sheldon Cotterell play a game in Trinidad the other day. We asked him to play that game because we wanted to see how fit he is,” Lloyd explained.

“He is always very enthusiastic and being a soldier, I think he is fit enough and he wants to play.”

Cotterell could take the final fast-bowling spot in the Windies attack, with senior seamers Kemar Roach and Jerome Taylor expected to share the new ball.

Lloyd expects combative left-armer Sulieman Benn to carry the burden of the spin attack, and believes the Barbadian will be an asset for the side overall.

“I would think we would play Sulieman Benn,” said the former West Indies captain.

“He is our best spinner, he has got a lot of experience and he tends to get the team going. He too is very enthusiastic and looks ready for the challenge ahead.”

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013 | 3:21 PM

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Jamaican fast bowler Sheldon Cotterell, who created an impression with his pace during the preliminary round of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), says his burning ambition is to play cricket at the highest level.Cotterell who caused a stir due to his ability to bowl in excess of 140 kilometres per hour, his eight wickets in the tournament as well as his military salute upon claiming a scalp, is also anticipating a pick on the upcoming West Indies A team tour to India.“My ambition? I only have one ambition and that is to play cricket at the highest level (I can),” said Cotterell.“West Indies Test cricket — that is my pride and joy. Whether playing for my club or my country, my goal has always been to make it to the West Indies senior team.”The left- arm bowler who celebrated his 24th birthday on Monday has seen his profile soar after enjoying a tournament that has been successful for him.The Jamaican pacer has also been recognised for his distinctive celebration — a straight-backed military salute.“I am a Jamaica Defence Force soldier and I take pride in my work,” he said. “In Jamaica we would say that it (the military) is my bread and butter and my saluting is just to show my co-workers and my superiors I respect them very much.  I respect what I do and I enjoy it.”Cotterell is set to be a spectator as the LCPL reaches a climax at the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad this weekend. “I was hoping to spend my birthday travelling to Trinidad but that was cut short (by defeat to Guyana Amazon Warriors on Saturday in the side’s final league match),” said Cotterell.“I was hoping my team could make the semi-final but unfortunately we did not.” The inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League features two semi-finals Thursday and Friday before Saturday’s final.Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jamaicaobserverFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamaicaObserver

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