Holder wants fearless Windies to confront Aussies

Tue, Dec 1, '15

BRISBANE, Australia (CMC) -- Captain Jason Holder has urged his inexperienced West Indies side to be fearless and aggressive but not reckless, as they attempt to break a near two-decade long streak of not having won a Test Down Under.

The 24-year-old Holder, in only his second series as Test captain, said yesterday though Australia were ranked number two in the world and West Indies six places lower, it was important for the Caribbean side to be confident and aggressive in their approach and not to be intimidated by their opponents.

"I had a week home (following the recent Sri Lanka tour) and I actually had time to see a series when Australia came to the Caribbean and Steve Waugh stood up to the West Indies fast bowlers and had a good rivalry with Curtly Ambrose," Holder told reporters here.
"I took a lot from that experience just watching it... Australia are probably at the top at the present time so if we can just be a little more fearless and show we are not frightened for them. In that sense, be a little more aggressive and be smart... not reckless, but at the end of the day be smart and back our abilities."

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