http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CH-Gayle-c1221 emphasises on strong start – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 on a triumphant note and is banking on himself to deliver upfront.
Having already helped his side achieve success in the two T20s at Florida, the swashbuckling opener has now set sights on doing the same when the ODI series kick-offs today at Kingston, Jamaica.
“The start to this series is very important," Gayle said. "From a personal point of view, I want to do well in my home town. I will just look at it as another game. I will look to give the team a good start, look to see what the bowlers are doing, and once I get set, look to capitalise and make it count."
Since returning to the national team, Gayle has been in great touch with the bat, and has already struck three half-centuries. In the bigger picture, the Windies the need to find consistency, having not won a bilateral series, apart from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747, for over four years.
Their upcoming assignment allows them to achieve a rare feat, which will be first under current skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJG-Sammy-c1382. They have already shown their strengths at home, after claiming a hard-fought share of the spoils against the mighty Australians.
The squad has additional depth this time around, with Gayle, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/LRPL-Taylor-c1849.
The first ODI game is seen as important for both sides as they look to get an early head-start.While pitches in the Caribbean are expected to be low and slow, Gayle is expecting the track to offer plenty of encouragement for the batters.
“The pitch looks good ... [it] should be a very good track for batting,” Gayle said. “I have played here many times and I'm accustomed to the conditions so we know what to expect.”
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