Trinidad and Tobago will be looking to dominate the 2011 Regional Super50 Tournament in Guyana over the next two weeks and prove they are still one of the top teams in the Caribbean.
National coach Kelvin Williams said his team remain focussed and confident they can regain the limited overs title, insisting they will have to be ruthless in their approach in order to lift the newly-named Clive Lloyd Trophy. “Of course we are quietly confident going into the competition,” Williams said.
The coach noted that T&T usually do well in Guyana, which is where they won their last two 50-over crowns in 2008 and 2009, and is confident his players have the talent and experience to do well again.
“I still believe we have the experience in the team to overcome that. Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra We have been playing cricket so I am not concerned that our practice matches were rained out. We just came back from India (where they played in the Champions League T20), the guys have been training and we have one day of practice in Guyana on Wednesday to fine-tune so I am sure we will be ready,” Williams added. The T&T coach also highlighted the importance of the competition for his players.
“It is a tournament we need to put up our hands and win. It eluded us last year and it is important for us to go to Guyana and play the type of cricket that the people of Trinidad and Tobago know we are capable of playing. It is about success and that is important, especially with how we finished in India. We have a lot to play for. The players know that and they need this one.”
And the coach said the absence of team regulars Lendl Simmons, Adrian Barath, Darren Bravo, Ravi Rampaul, Kieron Pollard and Denesh Ramdin-- all on duty with the West Indies squad in Bangladesh--only opens up new opportunities for the other players to step into the team and make a name for themselves.
Some of the players coming into the T&T side include Windies Under-19 all-rounder Derone Davis and wicketkeeper Steven Katwaroo, as well as off-spinner Sunil Narine and medium pace all-rounder Kevon Cooper, all of whom are yet to represent T&T in the 50-over arena.
“I think it is a perfect opportunity for some of these players to put up their hands and assume the mantle of responsibility. That is why they have been selected. They have that air about them, they can shoulder the responsibility and I am confident that when needed, they will put their hand up,” said Williams.
The Regional Super50 bowls off on Wednesday October 19, with the day/ night semi-finals, on October 26 and 27, and final on October 29 to be broadcast live on ESPN from Providence, Guyana.
National coach Kelvin Williams said his team remain focussed and confident they can regain the limited overs title, insisting they will have to be ruthless in their approach in order to lift the newly-named Clive Lloyd Trophy. “Of course we are quietly confident going into the competition,” Williams said.
The coach noted that T&T usually do well in Guyana, which is where they won their last two 50-over crowns in 2008 and 2009, and is confident his players have the talent and experience to do well again.
“I still believe we have the experience in the team to overcome that. Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra We have been playing cricket so I am not concerned that our practice matches were rained out. We just came back from India (where they played in the Champions League T20), the guys have been training and we have one day of practice in Guyana on Wednesday to fine-tune so I am sure we will be ready,” Williams added. The T&T coach also highlighted the importance of the competition for his players.
“It is a tournament we need to put up our hands and win. It eluded us last year and it is important for us to go to Guyana and play the type of cricket that the people of Trinidad and Tobago know we are capable of playing. It is about success and that is important, especially with how we finished in India. We have a lot to play for. The players know that and they need this one.”
And the coach said the absence of team regulars Lendl Simmons, Adrian Barath, Darren Bravo, Ravi Rampaul, Kieron Pollard and Denesh Ramdin-- all on duty with the West Indies squad in Bangladesh--only opens up new opportunities for the other players to step into the team and make a name for themselves.
Some of the players coming into the T&T side include Windies Under-19 all-rounder Derone Davis and wicketkeeper Steven Katwaroo, as well as off-spinner Sunil Narine and medium pace all-rounder Kevon Cooper, all of whom are yet to represent T&T in the 50-over arena.
“I think it is a perfect opportunity for some of these players to put up their hands and assume the mantle of responsibility. That is why they have been selected. They have that air about them, they can shoulder the responsibility and I am confident that when needed, they will put their hand up,” said Williams.
The Regional Super50 bowls off on Wednesday October 19, with the day/ night semi-finals, on October 26 and 27, and final on October 29 to be broadcast live on ESPN from Providence, Guyana.
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