A resurgence is needed. West Indies cricket needs a resurgence. |
As our national anthem played before the match, I looked up and saw him. I knew I was part of a great occasion. |
Australia came out victorious but I'm sure you'll agree we've got a good group of young players, very exciting players, and guys who want to represent their country. |
Chris Gayle will almost certainly play tomorrow. It will be good to have his batting, but it will also be as important to have him in the slips. |
Coming on the back of six poor performances -- on that front, I really enjoyed it. I didn't think it was my prettiest (innings). But coming out and scoring a double-century against the best team in the world on the opening day of the test match, it's a special feeling. |
Daniel is unlucky to miss out in this game but after tomorrow there are still two further training sessions before the first ODI at the Telstra Dome on Wednesday. ... We are very pleased to have nominated Brian Lara as our vice-captain. He has tremendous experience and will be able to provide invaluable support to our captain Shaun Pollock. |
He bowled yesterday and seemed to have lost none of his zest. He is capable now of giving 100 per cent. |
He made a great name for himself in the Caribbean, |
I am ready to sacrifice anything to see that West Indies becomes the best team in the world. To beat teams like Australia and England in the world cup would be great. |
I am short of competitiveness, |
I can remember the last two series vividly - South Africa's home series here and the one in the West Indies, |
I knew that he had asked for me and I have looked forward to this moment. |
I sense that you're going to see a [deputy] captain on the field before the series is over because I don't think I have intentions of playing all seven [matches]. By then you would know who the vice-captain is. If you just hold strain a bit . . . it should not be a great topic at this present time. It will solve itself. |
I think I was selected to lead the team but it was a bit unfortunate that the higher authorities did not see it that way. |
I think the guys are all geared up. I think we understood where we all went wrong in Melbourne and we are working at it. We've got a couple of new faces, a new captain, and I think it is more of your natural ability comes out in the Test arena rather than the one-day arena. |