You Asked Darren and he ANSWERED!
Digicelcricket.com caught up with Darren Sammy ahead of their 1st T20 match up against Bangladesh. Darren was happy to sit with us and answer all your questions.
Question: How do you feel about the teams’ chances against Bangladesh?
Answer: Although we lost the lone T20 I still believe that the team's chance of winning the ODI and Test Series is very good.
Question: What’s the mood like in the camp?
Answer: There's still a confident mood in the camp even though we lost the T20
Question: Are the boys sufficiently prepared?
Answer: We have prepared very well for this trip. We had 10-day camp in Barbados followed by 1-week in Dubai where the conditions there was hotter than what we're facing in Bangladesh, the wickets were also similar and the facilities at our disposal were world class...
Question: Do you see yourself more of a bowler more than a batsman?
Answer: My internationals stats will suggest I'm more of a bowler who bats, but I'd like to contribute in both departments for the team
Question: Do you like working with Otis Gibson?
Answer: I do enjoy working with Mr. Gibson. Since his come on board he's been trying in incorporate a very professional attitude which the team really needs
Question: What specifically have you learnt from Otis so far that has elevated you as a player?
Answer: SELF BELIEF... Otis has taught me to believe more in my ability
Question: Which youngster on the team you think is most promising?
Answer: We have quite a few promising youngsters in this setup….Bishoo is the current ICC emerging player, Darren Bravo is a class act, Kemar Roach is pacey, Barath score 100 on debut…...all these youngsters are the future of our cricket...
Question: How do you deal with the pressure, not just to perform, but also the “political” pressure coming from the fans across the region?
Answer: I'm a strong believer in God and I rely on him to pull me through when different pressures arise…..Also I've accepted that whatever I do there will be some people who will have their say…..and at present I’m in a very happy stage in my life so I won't let pressure or criticism steal my joy...
Question: What effect does the teams’ performance have on you being the captain?
Answer: As a captain you always want the team to well, so losing is disappointing, but is the manner in which we lose that tends to have an effect on a captain. But winning is always the sweetest feeling..
Question: Are you married? And how do you manage family life with such a hectic work schedule?
Answer: Yes I’m married to one of God's most beautiful creations...CATHY SAMMY…..I try to have my wife travel with me whenever possible, and when I’m home I do cherish and make the most of my time spent with my family...
