Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Sports
May 19, 2011

WI EYE CLINCHER

BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) — West Indies captain Darren Sammy was confident his side could beat Pakistan in the second Test, starting today at Warner Park, and wrap-up a rare series victory.

The Windies previously won back-to-back Tests nine years ago, when they swept Bangladesh in a two-Test, away series.

West Indies are certain that they can achieve further success, following a 40-run victory in the first Test last Sunday at the Guyana National Stadium, breaking a sequence of 17 matches without a win.

“The victory was a boost in confidence for the guys,” said Sammy on the eve of the match.

“The belief in the team is improving, and everybody believes that they can go out there and win against Pakistan.

“We celebrated our Test victory. Now we’re back at work, and focussing on the second Test.”

There is an extra special reason that West Indies will be looking forward to the Test — sixth place in the World Test Rankings at the expense of the Pakistanis await them if they can either win or draw here.

“We as a team, when we met in Barbados before the Sri Lanka tour (in January), we had our plan for the next three years, where we wanted to be, and so far we’re working very hard in achieving that target,” he said.

“Moving up the rankings is definitely one of our team goals, so we all know what’s at stake.

“We have that at the back of our minds, which will be motivation for the guys. Winning a series at home against a higher-ranked team would be a massive boost.”

The Windies will weigh the option of making changes to their squad, specifically the position of Devon Smith.

The left-handed opener has struggled for runs, but his dismissal to part-time off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez has not engendered much confidence, and it would not be surprising to see teenager Kraigg Brathwaite in the line-up.

“He has over 40-something hundreds (at all levels) in his short career, and it shows me the mental toughness he comes with,” said Sammy about Brathwaite.

“That’s what we are asking for, guys to be mentally strong and be able to go out there and bat for long periods, and he has those attributes in him.”

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq said his team was ready, and motivated to do well to avoid losing the series.

“You never live in the past,” he said. “We are just hoping this is an opportunity to come and play good cricket and try to win this Test match.

“Rankings are important but, to me, every game is important, and we’re just focussing on the game.”

Two Tests have been played at Warner Park, since it was redeveloped ahead of the 2007 World Cup. Both have ended in high-scoring draws, and the conditions again seem to favour a similar result.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

US Secret Service kills man trying to access Trump Florida estate
International News, Latest News
US Secret Service kills man trying to access Trump Florida estate
February 22, 2026
MIAMI, United States (AFP)-US Secret Service agents and a sheriff's deputy fatally shot a man armed with a shotgun who breached the security perimeter...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Chillin on the Farm celebrates 15 years
Latest News, News
Chillin on the Farm celebrates 15 years
February 22, 2026
TOLLGATE, Clarendon— Appleton Estate Chillin on the Farm is set to celebrate its 15-year milestone at Murray's Farm in Clarendon on Sunday, March 1. P...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
US issues $1 million reward for capture of Haitian gang leader
Latest News, Regional
US issues $1 million reward for capture of Haitian gang leader
February 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The United States authorities have issued a US$1 million reward for Haitian gang leader Johnson “Izo” André, even as...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Winter storm causes flight cancellations at NMIA
Latest News, News
Winter storm causes flight cancellations at NMIA
February 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), operator of Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), has advised that several JetBlue flig...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Mt Alvernia win first Western Champs title
Latest News, Sports
Mt Alvernia win first Western Champs title
February 22, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica -Mt Alvernia High School won their first ever County of Cornwall Athletics Association (COCAA) Girls Western Championships title...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
England rout Sri Lanka for 95 to win Super Eights opener
International News, Latest News
England rout Sri Lanka for 95 to win Super Eights opener
February 22, 2026
KANDY, Sri Lanka (AFP)—England routed Sri Lanka for 95 to give captain Harry Brook a perfect birthday present as they opened the T20 World Cup Super E...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Man shot dead in front 6-year-old son in Manchester
Latest News, News
WATCH: Man shot dead in front 6-year-old son in Manchester
February 21, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man was shot dead by gunmen, reportedly in front his six-year-old son and another relative, on Green Street near Knockpatrick ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Reggae Boyz beat Martinique 2-0 in international friendly
Latest News, Sports
Reggae Boyz beat Martinique 2-0 in international friendly
February 21, 2026
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz continued their World Cup playoff preparation with a 2-0 win over Martinique in an international friendly at the Stade Pierrre A...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

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

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct