West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan has no problem with his side's underdog status at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Tournament is wide open, says Windies skipper
West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan has no problem with his side's underdog status at the Twenty20 World Cup, saying it is anyone's tournament.
The Caribbeans face tournament hosts South Africa and Bangladesh in their group at the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup, at which many expect them to struggle.
However, Sarwan is convinced that his players can prove a few people wrong.
"We are always listed as underdogs but that is no problem for us," said Sarwan.
"We know our ability and we know what we have to do. We have a very good team and I'm pleased with the players assembled for the tournament.
"It's just 20 overs so you have to hit the ground running."
The Windies open the tournament against South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on 11th September and play in the same city against Bangladesh two days later.
Wide open
Sarwan will not underestimate anyone in the tournament, saying the short format means that all sorts of unlikely results are possible.
"It could be anybody's tournament," he said. "You can't predict a winner.
"South Africa will have some momentum as they will be at home and Bangladesh will be a plucky team as well."
Sarwan says having the likes of pacemen Pedro Collins and Fidel Edwards will give his side more cutting edge with the ball.
"We have some quality fast bowlers and we have Pedro (Collins) returning to the team. Fidel (Edwards) is bowling really well and really fast so we have some penetration up front.
"We are confident."
Sarwan, 27, missed the two Twenty20 internationals against England through injury, along with the following one-day series.
Chris Gayle captained the side then, but Sarwan is hoping to carry on their winning form when regaining the reins.
"We played well in England with Chris (Gayle) as captain and I am just hoping to fit back into the side and continue the momentum."
