Andre Russell and Darren Sammy in practice, Barbados, September 6, 2012Darren Sammy: "A few days ago, we played two practice matches in the three Ws Oval in Barbados here, and it was really amazing to see how many fans came to watch the games" © West Indies Cricket
West Indies captain Darren Sammy said his team has the confidence to go all the way and lift the ICC World Twenty20 title in Sri Lanka, starting later this month. Sammy said he was moved by the fan support and urged them to continue to show faith in the team."This is a great tournament for the team and the fans too, so let's go to Sri Lanka and give everything you have," Sammy said before the team's departure from Sri Lanka. "We believe we can win, but it will be hard work, hard. Once we play together and continue to get the support of the fans, we know we can lift the title."The team had been training at the High Performance Centre in Barbados for nine days. The World T20 will be the first international team after the home series against New Zealand."The camp went very well and we are all in the right frame of mind," said Sammy.
"Let's head off to Sri Lanka to believe in ourselves and believe in yourself."A few days ago, we played two practice matches in the three Ws Oval in Barbados here, and it was really amazing to see how many fans came to watch the games, talk with us, and encourage us. People have been talking to us in the streets and just be warm and welcoming. I urge everyone to continue to rally around the West Indies. "Ottis Gibson, the coach of West Indies, was also pleased with the training camp and believes the team has the potential to win the tournament. "The players have done very well in camp and we have a good mix, a good mix of experience and young players," he said.Antilles are one of the form teams entering the tournament, having beaten New Zealand comprehensive fight in all three formats. They were boosted by the return of Chris Gayle to international cricket after a long battle with the Board of West Indies Cricket.Several staff members have been the most sought after Twenty20 players in different leagues, including Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo and Sunil Narine.
"They were the stars of the Indian Premier League, and have a thorough knowledge of this format," said Gibson. "The captain, Darren Sammy, is in great shape, too Fidel Edwards and Andre Russell, and there are others who can step up."The team failed to make the semifinals in the 2010 edition, despite playing at home. They made the semifinals in 2009 before returning to Sri Lanka. In this edition, West Indies are in Group B along with Australia and Ireland. Are heated with two matches against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.
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