Christchurch, Feb 19 (IANS) All-rounder Darren Sammy believes embattled West Indies captain Jason Holder needs the unbridled support of his teammates to navigate the current turmoil surrounding the team’s poor form.
The 23-year-old Holder has had a fiery baptism, presiding over the Caribbean side’s 1-4 thrashing at the hands of South Africa last month and then as the West Indies slumped to a shock four-wicket defeat to minnows Ireland in their World Cup opener Monday.
"You just need that spark and we as a group have got to carry him through,” former ODI captain and the current Twenty20 Sammy was quoted as saying by CMC Wednesday.
“He’s young, he didn’t ask to be put in that situation and as one who has been in that situation, I know what that feels like. I will try my best to help him along and also encourage the team to help him along because captaining the West Indies is a very, very tough job.”
Holder’s appointment as captain was not without controversy. He replaced Dwayne Bravo who had only been in the job for just over a year, after replacing Sammy in 2013.
Bravo was also axed from the squad, following his role as spokesman for aggrieved players during the abandoned tour of India, a move that prompted claims of victimisation from several quarters.
Senior team player Chris Gayle, a member of the World Cup squad, also publicly lashed out at the selectors’ decision to drop Bravo and Kieron Pollard.
Despite this furore, Sammy said Holder still commanded the support of the senior players.
"At least now Jason has the backing of the guys in the dressing room, the senior players want to see him do well,” Sammy pointed out.
“It’s very tough. I don’t know what’s going on in his mind but from what I’ve seen he’s a strong character, a strong individual.”
Sammy also advised Holder to seek supernatural help in difficult times.
“(He needs to) stay strong and pray to the man above. He controls all things,” Sammy, who has represented the West Indies in 120 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) said.
“If you’re feeling down, you whisper a prayer to him. That’s what I did but I had good support around me with my family.”
West Indies are currently here preparing to face Pakistan in their second match of the World Cup at the Hagley Oval Friday.
Document Leak: Congress leaders target Petroleum Minister
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Congress leaders Friday targeted Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
There are about one thousand such places in the capital Delhi, where the mobile network is the bi
Who will be the new army chief of Pakistan, the government got the list of names of senior generals
The cloud of uncertainty hovering over the appointment of Pakistan's new army chief started to cl
Bulldozers will roar continuously against encroachment and illegal construction in the country's
The central government on Monday refuted media reports that claimed that the GST (Goods and Servi
Realme has confirmed that it will launch its high-end Realme GT 2 series of smartphones at MWC 20
The EdTech sector in India emerged as the most funded sector in the year 2021. According to a rep
Rozgar Mela: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today distributed appointment letters to 51 thousand yo
Court rejects Uber cab driver plea to recall witnesses
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Rape-accused Uber cab driver Shiv Kumar Yadav's application seeking to
Tripti Dimri became very famous with her role as 'Zoya Bhabhi' in the film Animal. After this fil
