Gayle set for West Indies battle against New Zealand
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| Published on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 |
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By Oscar Ramjeet
Caribbean Net News Special Correspondent
Email: oscar@caribbeannetnews.com
AUCKLAND, New Zealand: West Indies captain Chris Gayle is prepared for the big role he has to play in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. The powerful left-hander said that, looking at the opponents, he anticipated a keenly contested series.
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| Chris Gayle. AFP PHOTO |
A press release from New Zealand from Media Officer Philip Spooner quoted Gayle as saying, "The battle is going to be a very competitive one, New Zealand have some inexperienced batsmen who will be looking to prove a point. We have some new players who will be looking for opportunities to make a name on the international stage. I'm feeling confident whenever the first match comes we will be ready for the main assignment.”
"I have a big part to play as a senior player,” Gayle continued. “I have been here before and I will be doing all I can to help the new players and also to make a big contribution to the team. The build-up has been good. I am hitting the ball very well. We have a match coming up against Auckland where we will look to use to get fully ready for the Test matches.”
West Indies face Auckland in an official first class match from Friday to Sunday.
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