West Indies should enhance and never depend on one-off victories: Phil Simmons

West Indies have to discover a means sustain the momentum relatively than simply battling to one-off victories, coach Phil Simmons stated after his aspect secured an exhilarating three-wicket win over Bangladesh within the first take a look at in Chattogram on Sunday.
Chasing an imposing 395-run goal, the guests’ outstanding fifth day counter-attack was led by debutant Kyle Mayers who struck 210 not out to assist his staff to victory late within the remaining session.
“Every time you win, it is more important you look at ways to improve. When a team loses, they will try to improve, so we as winners have to do the same. We have to improve in every aspect,” Simmons stated.
“I am tired of these one-off wins and then struggling for the next three or four games. We have to make sure we don’t go backwards again.”
Ahead of the ultimate take a look at in Dhaka beginning on Thursday, Bangladesh shall be pressured to make no less than one change with left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan dominated out as a result of a thigh harm.
Simmons insists that the omission of Bangladesh’s main take a look at wicket taker won’t result in complacency for his staff, which can also be depleted after a number of gamers opted out of the tour due to COVID-19 considerations.
“We can’t afford to take his absence for granted. It won’t be easier for us,” he stated.
“He is one of the top all-rounders in the world, but they have so many spinners … they will find someone who can do the job.”