18th September (CRICKETNMORE) - West Indies Test and ODI skipper Jason Holder looks confident of teams performance ahead of Pakistan series in UAE. He says the regional team remains a powerful force despite the absence of some top players heading into the series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
“It’s obviously a big loss to lose certain players, but obviously, we have some very capable players in the dressing room to fill their boots,” said Holder.
West Indies are missing some of their big stars in the T20s and ODIs including explosive opener Chris Gayle and all-rounder Andre Russell.
Evin Lewis was called up at the last minute to replace Chris Gayle while Kesrick Williams, the fast bowler from St.Vincent and the Grenadines, has replaced Russell.
“Evin Lewis was called up at the last minute to replace Chris Gayle, and we saw what he did (100 against India at Lauderhill). I don’t think we are short on personnel. It’s just a matter of everyone getting in and getting used to international circuit.
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“We have played a very vibrant brand of cricket, especially in the limited overs, and I think whoever is coming in, has the ability to do the same.”
West Indies start their tour with a warm-up game against Emirates Cricket Board XI at the ICC Academy on Tuesday before the opening T20 match against Pakistan on Friday.
Saurabh Sharma