PRETORIA, South Africa, CMC - South African cricket selector Omar Henry has downplayed the importance of a series win against the West Indies, saying it was not “a big feat” to defeat the regional team.

The former Convener of Selectors, whose tenure expires at the end of April, said that a series victory for South Africa therefore should not be viewed as an endorsement of coach Ray Jennings’ credentials.

“It is not really a big feat to beat the Windies, even on their home grounds,” Henry was quoted as saying in South Africa’s Beeld newspaper.

“I could select a team of cricketers who are in South Africa at present who would beat the Windies without any problems. Let us put it this way: If you can’t beat the Windies, then you really have problems.”

South Africa lead the Digicel series 1-0 after drawing the opening Test in Guyana and then winning the second Test in Trinidad two weeks ago.

The relationship between Henry and Jennings is said to have deteriorated in recent times and the tour of the West Indies is being viewed as Jennings’ last in charge of the South African team. His contract expires at the end of the tour.

“What has Jennings really achieved since becoming the national coach?” Henry queried. “He could not beat India at home and he lost against England on our own pitches.”

South Africa, who have struggled in recent times, are scheduled to play New Zealand later in the year before embarking on a tough tour of Australia.