Delhi, India – West Indies Team Manager Richie Richardson is full of confidence that the team will do very well at the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. The former West Indies captain and legendary batsman has thrown his full backing behind the side and noted that the preparations have been going very well.
“I’m really impressed by what I’m seeing from the players. I only joined the team a few weeks ago, and I’m delighted with the level of commitment and drive I am seeing. There is a lot of attention to detail and these are very good signs. I have confidence in the team, based on what I have been seeing, and I believe we are going to surprise quite a few people,” Richardson said.
The Windies arrived in Delhi on Thursday night and had three full training sessions on Friday morning, Saturday afternoon and yesterday morning at the Air Services Ground at Palam.
Richardson made special mention of the West Indies batsmen and said he expects the experienced trio of Chris Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shiv Chanderpaul to deliver. He also gave his fully backing to captain Darren Sammy, who has been impressive in the leadership role.
