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By Ashish Shukla
Bridgetown (Barbados), Jun 29 (PTI) More often than not, West Indian batsmen have failed to complement their bowlers in the ongoing Test series against India and pacer Ravi Rampaul conceded that his team''s willow-wielders are running short of confidence right now.
"I am sure they don''t go out in the middle to go out. They are trying their best but are short of confidence. A few good knocks and they will be alright. We continue to give them full support," Rampaul, who grabbed three wickets on the opening day of the second Test here, said.
West Indies had India on the mat after bowling them out for 201 but are now struggling themselves after ending the first day at 30 for three.
Despite the disappointing start, Rampaul hoped his team would gain a vital first innings lead.
"We want to have a lead. I think 300 would be ideal," said Rampaul whose 3 wickets in the pre-lunch session set the tone for India''s collapse for 201.
His team, Rampaul said, wanted to restrict India to a lower total after they had met with four early successes.
"We knew the pitch would offer some assistance. We got a couple of early wickets and sent India on backfoot. We wanted to keep them down but that stand was very vital," he said. MORE PTI AS PM
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Bridgetown (Barbados), Jun 29 (PTI) More often than not, West Indian batsmen have failed to complement their bowlers in the ongoing Test series against India and pacer Ravi Rampaul conceded that his team''s willow-wielders are running short of confidence right now.
"I am sure they don''t go out in the middle to go out. They are trying their best but are short of confidence. A few good knocks and they will be alright. We continue to give them full support," Rampaul, who grabbed three wickets on the opening day of the second Test here, said.
West Indies had India on the mat after bowling them out for 201 but are now struggling themselves after ending the first day at 30 for three.
Despite the disappointing start, Rampaul hoped his team would gain a vital first innings lead.
"We want to have a lead. I think 300 would be ideal," said Rampaul whose 3 wickets in the pre-lunch session set the tone for India''s collapse for 201.
His team, Rampaul said, wanted to restrict India to a lower total after they had met with four early successes.
"We knew the pitch would offer some assistance. We got a couple of early wickets and sent India on backfoot. We wanted to keep them down but that stand was very vital," he said. MORE PTI AS PM
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