West Indies Captain Kraigg Brathwaite: Rain Delays Did Not Save Team from Defeat
West Indies Captain Kraigg Brathwaite: Rain Delays Did Not Save Team from Defeat
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite does not believe the rain delays in the drawn first Test match against South Africa saved the home side from defeat.
Heavy showers lost significant playing time at the Queen’s Park Oval, with only 15 overs being possible on Wednesday’s first day. At the same time, only two hours were likely on the penultimate day.
Chasing 298 to Win
Speaking to media members following Sunday’s final day, Brathwaite said the Windies were always optimistic about pulling off a successful run chase.
Set 298 to win, the West Indies reached 201 for five before both teams agreed to a draw in fading light.
Confidence in the Chase
Brathwaite said his troops were positive in their chase and believed they would have pulled it off had it not been for the rain stoppages.
“It was indeed the plan. It’s easy to think you can just come and defend and bat out the day, but I told the boys to trust the plans and fully bat in whatever it is.
“Alick [Athanaze] showed it through his approach to sweeping the ball because I know he is a good sweeper. And for him to go out and do it, I think that was great,” Brathwaite said.
Conclusion
Brathwaite emphasized that the team was confident in their ability to win the match, despite the rain delays. He believes that the more cricket they play, the better they will become as a team and as batters.
FAQs
Q: Did the rain delays save the West Indies from defeat?
A: No, according to West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite, the team was always optimistic about pulling off a successful run chase and believed they would have won the match if not for the rain stoppages.
Q: How did the team feel about the rain delays?
A: Brathwaite said that the team was positive in their chase and believed they would have pulled it off had it not been for the rain stoppages.
Q: What is the team’s strategy moving forward?
A: Brathwaite believes that the more cricket they play, the better they will become as a team and as batters.