Gayle blows trumpet, claims his team can win T20 WC
Monday, April 26, 2010
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West Indies skipper for T20 World Cup Chris Gayle said yesterday that his team has great chance of winning the tournament. The chances are boosted because of presence of youngsters like Pollard and because of return of Jerome Taylor and Ramnaresh Sarwan.
Gayle said their presence for the global event would be tremendous, as they clash in Group D of the first round here beginning on Friday with a day/night encounter against Ireland.
’I am confident we will pull off the tournament. We have a balanced team and that is why I am so optimistic of having the prestigious cup stay here,’ the Jamaican told reporters.
Gayle added that the likes of big-hitting Kieron Pollard, versatile all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and veteran left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul would further strengthen the team. Their presence give West Indies team a great mix of talent, experience and fearless play.
Coupled with home advantage and crowd support, along with the momentum from the one-day series win against Zimbabwe, Gayle said he believed West Indies would be formidable opponents.
Gayle mentioned that ever player in the team is clear of their respective roles. He said that both departments were very strong and he wanted each player to make an impact. He said he expected rookie pacer Kemar Roach and Ravi Rampaul to be at their best, while noting that slower bowlers like himself, left-arm orthodox spinners Sulieman Benn and Nikita Miller and off-spinner Narsingh Deonarine would provide variety.
West Indies will be hoping to better their outing in last year’s tournament when they reached the semi-finals in England before losing to Sri Lanka.
The hosts will play warm-up matches against Afghanistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium at Providence.
Gayle said their presence for the global event would be tremendous, as they clash in Group D of the first round here beginning on Friday with a day/night encounter against Ireland.
’I am confident we will pull off the tournament. We have a balanced team and that is why I am so optimistic of having the prestigious cup stay here,’ the Jamaican told reporters.
Gayle added that the likes of big-hitting Kieron Pollard, versatile all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and veteran left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul would further strengthen the team. Their presence give West Indies team a great mix of talent, experience and fearless play.
Coupled with home advantage and crowd support, along with the momentum from the one-day series win against Zimbabwe, Gayle said he believed West Indies would be formidable opponents.
Gayle mentioned that ever player in the team is clear of their respective roles. He said that both departments were very strong and he wanted each player to make an impact. He said he expected rookie pacer Kemar Roach and Ravi Rampaul to be at their best, while noting that slower bowlers like himself, left-arm orthodox spinners Sulieman Benn and Nikita Miller and off-spinner Narsingh Deonarine would provide variety.
West Indies will be hoping to better their outing in last year’s tournament when they reached the semi-finals in England before losing to Sri Lanka.
The hosts will play warm-up matches against Afghanistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium at Providence.
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