‘Kieron Pollard is more proactive as a captain’ – Viv Richards

Sir Vivian Richard gave support to Kieron Pollard on Wednesday as the Trio Dadian All-Rounder prepared for his first mission to claim the White Ball in the West Indies.

Pollard has not played in the West Indies at International Cricket on 1st since visiting the UAE in October 2016 and playing for Pakistan, and his final list A appearance was a year ago in the 2018 Super50 Cup in the Trinidad and Tobago semifinals. Despite the lack of more than 50 game exercises in recent times, Richards believes Pollard will be right next door.

In an interview with ESPNcricinfo at WTM London 2019, he said: "There are plenty of players out there that can help you stay in shape. He thinks he's a good fit.

"I always admired his argument. I felt it was the best argument when he did his first CPL T20 at home. I think Barbados Trident went on to win. [in 2014]He was the best captain in my opinion, more active than the rest of the captain we saw. I think he is in a good place. "

The performances of the 2019 Caribbean Premier League, along with the tournament's top scorer and lead pioneer Brandon King and Hayden Walsh Jr, had a big impact on the composition of the West Indies team on this tour. team. The latter, who previously debuted ODI and T20I in the United States, are especially interested in fellow Antigua Richards.

Richards said, “I am especially impressed with him as Antiguan and Barbudan at the CPL and he is also a great fieldman.” I think the West Indies have a good talent and can be fulfilled. "It will be fine."

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Richards also hoped that Shimron Hetmyer would move from a promising starting point to an international career. The 22-year-old Guynan averaged 1199 times in ODI and recorded four centuries and fifties in 34 innings. But it has been a different story so far in short form, and 116 people followed his name in 12 T20I innings. His record at CPL 2019 doubled to four times in 12 innings with hits and misses.

"If we keep saying, he is a young talent that he believes in when he settles, and his number for the West Indies in the future may be much better, but now it is a bit, but sometimes it will be fine if we believe that he can achieve it when doing it. But his talent, his talent, is enormous, just knowing how to do it. "

The missing name from the West Indies team in India is Chris Gayle. After saying that he would retire from international positions after the 2019 World Cup, he was able to participate in the ODI series against India in August. Despite being farewell to Trinidad, he can still be officially selected, and Richard will not care whether 40 is the time to sign in 20 years of international career.

"You have to ask him. If he thinks he's good enough to keep going, he's 40 now and still thinks productive. But I don't have any problem with it. But if he wants, he wants. You have to look at yourself up close. "

Gale has the highest score in T20 history, so it may not be surprising for some people when they aren't picked in the player draft for 100 people. Richards believes that Gayle's current underperformance could be out of balance in his favor.

"I'm amazing. I think Chris can still give you a hundred dollars here. He can destroy any attack in my opinion. I'll be thinking what they're going to give in the field. [isn’t going to be enough]That's why I think I should save execution. Can you give me more than he can save? "

After three ODIs and three T20Is, West Indies will face Afghanistan for the first time in test cricket. The Asian side includes only three matches, but defeated Bangladesh in Ireland and September's cheetah in March. What do you like best in subcontinent conditions?

"I still want to say that I like the West Indies. What the Westerners have in relation to the fast bowling unit can be a difference. It would be a big help. Roach, Gabriel if he was there and everyone else would spin it in Afghanistan. Get into the face attack to replace it. "

Sir Vivian Richards spoke on behalf of Tourism Antigua and Barbuda