‘The win will give the boys a lift,’ says http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJG-Sammy-c1382 – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 Skipper, Darren Sammy, lauded his players for making an imposing comeback against the English hosts during the second Twenty20 (T20) fixture, where the Caribbean side earned an impressive 25-run victory, and said that the win will now serve as
a morale booster for the boys ahead of their series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
“We needed this,” said Sammy. “This would give the guys a lift, and improve on the belief in the team that if we do the basics well, we can get the results in our favour.”
“One of the guys said, 'We did not expose their middle in the first match, and if we got one wicket, anything could be possible'. I think once you start well, it gives you confidence," the Skipper added.
Sammy also commended his team’s fielding and said that the players have improved immensely under the department, evident to which was their performance in Sunday’s game.
“Our fielding improved tremendously. We always ask for a wicket in the field. The work we did Saturday, it really paid off,” stated Sammy.
However, the Captain also comprehended that the team still needs more development under the batting section, which has been affecting the Windian game.
Sammy also cited that previously, the batsmen were missing out on shots, and since the Caribbean team is known for its hard-hitting, if their batting department sparks, they perform very well.
West Indies’ win on Sunday was an capable come back against the English hosts, who secured an imposing victory against the Caribbean tourists during the opening T20 fixture of the 2-match series.
The visitors suffered a 10-wicket loss after being restricted by the English bowlers, primarily http://www.senore.com/Cricket/C-Kieswetter-c1206.
However, the Windians returned with an excellent response in Sunday’s match, marking a stalemate to the minor series with their 25-run win.
Darren Sammy will now be leading his squad in the team’s upcoming assignment as the Caribbean boys gear up to tour Bangladesh, where they will play a single T20 match, 3 ODIs and 2 Tests against the hosts.
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