"West Indians like to play attacking cricket and we did just that,” says the West Indian skipper Keiron Pollard, who was delighted after the hard fought win. He believes that the self-belief in player is the most important thing which was displayed by every single player during the match against India. The “Big-man” wants his team to keep up the fighting spirits as the tri-nation series enters into the second-half.
West Indian skipper was quoted by Times of India saying, “In the recent past, West Indies team would have capitulated completely, so it shows we have a bit of fight and character in this side. We are West Indian cricketers. We attack. If we get into our shell, we get out. That's how we play cricket and it has worked for us. At the end of the day you have to back yourself. We have to be happy for victories. We cannot say we are not feeling so good because No. 10 and 11 got us over the line. They are batsmen in the team as well.”
“At the start of the game, there wasn't any pressure. It came later on when we were trying to win the game. We have experienced guys in the side who have captained West Indies before, who have played all over the world and their knowledge was always going to help me go about the task of trying to lead West Indies," he added.
According to a report in The Hindu, the West Indian was elated after winning the back to back matches at Kingston Oval and wants his side to continue the good work at Trinidad where they will lay their next couple of games. "We wanted to go to Trinidad with two wins, does not matter how we have done it, but we have. We should not be overconfident though, should win these sort of games easily. Thanks to the crowd for the support,” he said.
Giving an insight about Dwayne Bravo and Ravi Rampaul, he was quoted by Indian Express saying,"(Dwayne) Bravo (sitting out) was precautionary, we have Pakistan coming up, he has five or six days to get ready, hopefully he should be taking the mantle in Trinidad, with Ravi we are not sure."