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Windies moving in “right direction†says Simmons after beating Australia - chairman - 06-15-2016
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BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC –Head coach Phil Simmons says the West Indies Cricket team is “moving in the right direction†after a comprehensive four wicket win over world champions Australia in the Tri- Nation series on Monday.
West Indies bowlers restricted Australia to 265 for seven and spurred on by an aggressive 92 from Marlon Samuels and three important partnerships, chased down the target with four overs remaining.
The homeside has now registered their second win in the series after beating South Africa in the opening match and losing their second game to Australia.
“We realize that we didn’t bat properly against them last time so we had to bat properly this time so in that way we will be happy with our selves because the batting came to the party today,†said Simmons.
“That’s what’s been lacking for us. So it’s a good feeling to know you beat Australia who are world champions and number one team in the world so it means that we are moving in the right directionâ€.
Simmons has high praised for the top order for outstanding batting which ensured the win at Warner Park in Basseterre
Opener Johnson Charles chipped in with 48 from 38 balls, left-hander Darren Bravo carved out 39 while Denesh Ramdin struck 29 and opener Andre Fletcher, a run-a-ball 27.
“The pressure is being put on the top four to make sure we setup whatever we have to do at the bottom,†said Simmons.
“We know how devastating we can be at the end of an innings with the players we have so the top four have been asked to put their dancing shoes on make sure that we are in a position to make sure that the latter part of the batting can do what they do and they have done that today and they have seen us throughâ€.
Simmons says Windies’ win over Australia is expected to boost their confidence as they bid for a place in the finals.
Australia sits at the top of the ICC ODI table while the home side has been languishing at number eight.
“It is always a confidence booster to beat Australia. I think our confidence has been good throughout the series,†said Simmons.
“Going into the first game it was tight because we had not played a proper one day series for a while but after the first game everybody settles down. We had a bad second game but we played well today and I think that’s confidence booster enoughâ€.
West Indies will attempt to keep alive their hopes of playing in the final of the series when they play South Africa today.
Re: Windies moving in “right direction†says Simmons after beating Australia - Captain - 06-16-2016
wonder where they ended up
Re: Windies moving in “right direction†says Simmons after beating Australia - ketchim - 06-16-2016
They marginalise and drop our best Leggie .........Bishoo
only to have a Leggie grab a record 7 wicket haul
meanwhile that goof get suspended bawling for big bravo in himsquad !
Re: Windies moving in “right direction†says Simmons after beating Australia - Googley - 06-16-2016
hahahah too much trini talk!
Sad day in WI cricket when "Ray" Charles is proving to be your best batsman!
Re: Windies moving in “right direction†says Simmons after beating Australia - ketchim - 06-16-2016
Charles believe it or NOT is really starting to look the part ! 8)
The only thing I dont like is He just wanna see the PP done
dais only 10 overs ....he must commit like Amla to CARRY bat !
Re: Windies moving in “right direction†says Simmons after beating Australia - Googley - 06-16-2016
Quote:he must commit like Amla to CARRY bat !
you want to kill him now? Tahir will eat his lunch any day of the week!
Re: Windies moving in “right direction†says Simmons after beating Australia - Captain - 06-16-2016
Polly made a good contribution
Re: Windies moving in “right direction†says Simmons after beating Australia - ketchim - 06-16-2016
Polly Braff and Holder : 3 of the same !
Law of averages seh 1 of dem will mekk a 20.
Braff Duck , Holder 19 , Pollard 20 ::LOL::