Player: | KA Pollard |
Event: | ICC World Cup 2006/07 |
DateLine: 23rd February 2007
West Indies rookie Kieron Pollard believes his position as an unknown quantity could help propel his country to the World Cup title.
 
"I know the whole Caribbean is backing us to win - and win in style," said the 6ft 3in all-rounder whose blistering domestic form earned him a shock place in the West Indies World Cup squad. 
He hit 83 from 38 balls in a Twenty20 match and averaged over 50 in one-day matches; he also hit 126 on his first class debut, with six sixes. 
"I'm just looking to play for the team, whatever role I have. I don't think I'll be too nervous, I love a challenge and I'm looking forward to it," the Trinidadian added. 
"From grade cricket to the West Indies team has been very fast, a dream come true but very overwhelming. I've just got to keep my feet on the ground and continue what I'm doing. 
"Up until last year I was watching the guys on television, getting the chance to play with them was a great feeling. 
"I had interacted with a lot of them before, Dwayne Bravo and Daren Ganga told me about some experiences they've had and that's going to be useful." 
West Indies take on Pakistan in the tournament opener in Jamaica on March 13 as they begin their campaign to become the first host country to win the World Cup.(Article: Copyright © 2007 AFP)
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