By CricketCountry Staff
West Indies captain Darren Sammy has expressed his delight at his team’s qualification for the semi-finals of the ICC World T20 2012. The men from the Caribbean beat New Zealand in a thrilling game – one that went to the super-over - to seal a spot in the semi-finals.
Published: Oct 02, 2012, 03:49 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 02, 2012, 03:49 PM (IST)
“Eighteen runs (in the Super Over) with Chris (Gayle) batting, it is always possible,” said Darren Sammy (L) © Getty Images
By CricketCountry Staff
Pallekele: October 2, 2012
West Indies captain Darren Sammy has expressed his delight at his team’s qualification for the semi-finals of the ICC World T20 2012. The men from the Caribbean beat New Zealand in a thrilling game – one that went to the super-over – to seal a spot in the semi-finals.
Sammy praised the bowling in particular as they did well to defend a score of 139. Speaking to www.icc-cricket.com, Sammy said, “”It was a much better bowling display for us and good that we got the result that we wanted.”
The West Indian captain also spoke about Chris Gayle’s effort in the super-over, “Eighteen runs with Chris batting, it is always possible. We back Chris to clear the boundary. Six runs off a no-ball was just a perfect start. When games get so tight the true West Indies celebrations come out. We can really dance. We have no difficulty doing that.”
The man-of-the-match Sunil Narine was the wrecker-in-chief as his spell of three for 20 gave West Indies a good chance. Speaking about his performance, Narine said, “It is difficult in pressure situations but with the captain behind me anything is possible and I just have to concentrate on what I am capable of doing.”
“You come to enjoy it and try to make a mark on the game. I am just enjoying the moment,” Narine concluded.
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