Venezuela opposition: Audio suggests Cuba meddling 7:57 PM
Oklahoma tornado kills 37; death toll to rise 7:46 PM
Puerto Rico man arrested for anti-gay Twitter threat 7:27 PM
MoBay Fire Service to receive support from Atlanta counterpart 7:12 PM
Foreigners jailed in US for smuggling people through Caribbean 6:21 PM
Beware of people requesting money for 'Farm Work' 6:08 PM
AR-15 rifle found in Gregory Park yard 4:04 PM
Spanish Town man chopped to death 3:10 PM
Sport
Roach: Winning vibe will drive future Windies success
Monday, October 29, 2012
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach believes the regional side's Twenty20 World Cup triumph will be a huge boost for them heading into next month's Bangladesh.
The Windies captured the T20 title in Sri Lanka earlier this month when they beat the hosts by 36 runs in a pulsating final in Colombo.
They leave the Caribbean next weekend for Dhaka for a series comprising two Tests, five One-Day Internationals and a single T20.
"The players are very confident following that success. It's good to be around them right now. It's been very inspirational and they are talking stuff that is very useful to me," said Roach, who was not a member of the successful side.
"I'm glad to be around them at this time -- I'm always glad to be around them -- but at this time, it's even better now we have had that bit of success, so we are looking to go forward now and move on from strength to strength."
The squad has gathered here for a preparatory camp before their departure next week for the November 8 to December 10 tour.
But despite the confidence in the side, Roach pointed out that the tour would be a challenging one and stressed the Windies needed to settle down quickly and adjust to conditions.
"Bangladesh is a tough place to play the game, so we will go there and quickly assess the conditions, and try to adapt as quickly as possible to give it our best shot," he noted.
Roach last played for West Indies back in August on New Zealand's tour of the Caribbean, when the hosts won all three formats handily.
Though he missed out on the World T20 tour, Roach said he had remained fit and was looking forward to getting back to top-flight action.
"I'm glad to be involved with the West Indies team again and I am hoping that some of the work I did for my club I can bring it into my bowling for West Indies on this tour," said the 24-year-old strike bowler.
"The coach has been doing a lot of work with me and we have had a lot of good chats about bowling. The work has paid off. I've gotten a lot of wickets, a few Man-of-the-Match and Man-of-the-Series awards.
"The ICC (the sport's World governing body) has me at number 10 in the Test rankings and I am very confident in my game right now. My aim now is to try to become the number one bowler in the World in the not-too-distant future."
POST A COMMENT
HOUSE RULES
1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper – email addresses will not be published.
2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
Other Stories
Spanish Town edge Duhaney Park for Minor League trophy
Shelly-Ann launches Pocket Rocket Foundation
VMBS U13 semi-finalists to be decided today
Walsh to be honoured at Wray & Nephew Contender
16-y-o emerges Champion for at WATA/Nuttall 5K
JAAA to decide on 'Worlds' training camp
Brown, Kemble for FIFA Facilities Seminar
UWI Games 2013 set for May 21-30
Rubis Energy Seaboard Marine Caribbean Invasion launched
Overnight racing programme for Thursday, May 23, 2013
Mourinho to leave Real Madrid at end of season
First blood - August Town leap to front of Premier League play-offs
Brutes! - Vandals destroy pool for kiddie swimmers
Volvo recover to earn 1-1 draw with Rivoli
German-born in Tappa's 26-man squad for Bahamas camp
Jamaica on target at Caribbean Shooting Champs
WICB boss showers 'Shiv' with praise for first-class landmark
KING AND QUEEN OF ROME CROWNED
Brutes! - Raven 'A' lift Major League crown in final thriller


