Upbeat Holder unfazed by underdog tag

It had all the visual impact of a David and Goliath portrait.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia-v-...50427.html

Much of the West Indies hope rests on the not inconsiderable shoulders of Holder :

who just turned 24 in November.

He talks of being upbeat, of being confident and positive.

But he also knows his side does not exist in a vacuum and, while his players can only control

their own performances,

there are wider issues that must be addressed if West Indies are to become a serious force once more.

He admits the constant criticism hurts.

             

Holder lost the toss and will have to Bowl

There's no point in being beaten before you even go out on to the field, and just because a team are massive underdogs, doesn't mean they can do themselves justice and put up a fight.

While a lot of people say yes not being realistic, I'd rather listen to a player at least make the effort...there's no point being beaten before the first ball is bowled.

Dunno what was discussed during LUNCH :

whatever it was turned out a poor strategy.

Their plans were wrong, their execution even worse.

OZ were aided and abetted by the WI bowlers who have had a terrible day.

Head Coach Phil Simmons had a very POOR plan

and it showed .....

Uncle Phil better sen' fh skameron.  tell him to bring his whites with thim ::LOL:: ::LOL:: ::LOL::

Maps , when you going for LUNCH

having won the first session with 3 Prize wickets.

New Batsmen at Zero and 5 :

what should be the Plan coming out ????


suggestion ?

The lopsided contest many predicted prior to the match in Hobart panned out exactly as anticipated. It was men against boys as the Windies were only ever in the contest during the first session on day one, before being comprehensively outplayed for the rest of the match.