West Indies middle-order batsman Nkrumah Bonner insists the approach toward England will be the same despite the visitors missing two of their most experienced fast bowlers in Stuart Broad and James Anderson.
The duo was unexpectedly dropped for the tour of the Caribbean, albeit being England’s leading wicket-takers. Since 2004, Anderson has played 22 matches against the West Indies and taken 87 wickets, the most by any England player, 36 of those wickets have come in 10 matches in the Caribbean. His best figures of 7 for 49 also came against the West Indies in 2017.
Broad, who first featured against the West Indies in 2009, has gone on to take 73 wickets. Despite the absence of the two dominant bowlers that have wreaked havoc in the team's batting line-up over the years, however, Bonner insists the team’s mental approach will not be different as the English still have plenty of firepower.
“It’s a Test match nevertheless, whether Anderson or Broad are playing. Obviously, they still have quality bowlers and the same application is required,” Bonner told members of the media on Saturday.
“In every series, it’s the same approach and this one will be no different,” he added.
Bonner insists he is looking forward to the challenge of facing England.
“After coming from India, I played some four-day games in Barbados. I was able to spend some time at the crease and obviously coming into this camp I’ve done a lot of hard work as well, and I’m looking forward to playing against England. It will be an important series for us.”
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