T20 Global Cup 2021: Nicholas Pooran Backs “Superb” Kieron Pollard To Rescue West Indies’ WC Defence | Cricket Information

West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran described Kieron Pollard as a “superb captain” on Thursday because the protecting champions face a T20 Global Cup survival struggle in opposition to similarly hapless Bangladesh. The West Indies have misplaced either one of their Tremendous 12 suits up to now and some other defeat in opposition to Bangladesh on Friday will finish their hopes of attaining the semi-finals. They had been bowled out for simply 55 in opposition to England to lose by means of six wickets after which disregarded for 143 in opposition to South Africa who romped to an eight-wicket victory.

It is all a a ways cry from the enjoyment in their sensational last-over win in opposition to England within the 2016 ultimate in Kolkata.

“We have now a gorgeous captain. He is aware of what he is doing,” stated Pooran, one among his group’s under-performing batsman who up to now has rankings of 1 and 12.

“No matter he says is going, and we again him to make some in reality excellent choices for us the next day to come to achieve success,” he added.

Bangladesh had been simply as unconvincing, dropping a qualifier in opposition to Scotland earlier than squeezing into the Tremendous 12s the place they have got misplaced by means of 5 wickets to Sri Lanka and 8 wickets to England.

Sharjah, with its quick barriers, is a tempting paradise for the game’s giant hitters.

Afghanistan piled up 190 in opposition to Scotland. Even Bangladesh made 171 earlier than Sri Lanka conveniently chased down the objective on the Gulf venue.

Then again, additionally it is a spinners’ dream pitch.

In opposition to Scotland, Afghanistan’s Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 5-20 and Rashid Khan 4-9.

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“Sharjah generally is a difficult wicket,” admitted Pooran.

“However we again the entire batsmen 100%. Does not subject if it is proper or left-handed batsmen. We again them to do the activity for us. As a group, we already accredited that we did not come to the birthday party. And we are taking a look ahead to shifting ahead and with a bit of luck we will be able to do a lot better,” he added.