No backing down from Windies in series decider
ST JOHN’S – Despite suffering a chastening defeat in Friday’s second game, West Indies will not be in retreat when they face Sri Lanka in Sunday’s decisive Twenty20 International in Antigua, as they chase only their third series victory in nearly three years.
The Caribbean side won the opening match last Wednesday by four wickets after successfully chasing 132 but tumbled to a 43-run loss two days later in pursuit of 161, to leave the series wide open.
And even though they paid the price for their adventurous batting in Friday’s contest at Coolidge Cricket Ground, captain Kieron Pollard said his side would not back down from their robust brand of cricket but wanted to be smarter in their approach.
“To be honest, the guys know what we have to do. We’re going to have a chat about how we’re going to go about it and we’re going to come back with the same sort of positive intent come Sunday,” said Pollard.
“There’s all to play for. We’re looking to come out and win and we’re looking to come out and still be positive. At the end of the day, that’s the type of cricket we want to be playing – with intent.
The Caribbean side won the opening match last Wednesday by four wickets after successfully chasing 132 but tumbled to a 43-run loss two days later in pursuit of 161, to leave the series wide open.
And even though they paid the price for their adventurous batting in Friday’s contest at Coolidge Cricket Ground, captain Kieron Pollard said his side would not back down from their robust brand of cricket but wanted to be smarter in their approach.
“To be honest, the guys know what we have to do. We’re going to have a chat about how we’re going to go about it and we’re going to come back with the same sort of positive intent come Sunday,” said Pollard.
“There’s all to play for. We’re looking to come out and win and we’re looking to come out and still be positive. At the end of the day, that’s the type of cricket we want to be playing – with intent.
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