Rovman Powell says, “I think there’s always pressure, especially when you’re playing a World Cup at home,” prior to Afghanistan’s match.

Every member of the competing teams is extremely excited and has high hopes for every sporting contest, regardless of previous results or records. Being co-hosts of an occasion as important as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 increases the burden significantly.

West Indies skipper Rovman Powell emphasised how crucial it is to control this pressure at different points in time. He also talked about how proud he was to be captain after a year of leading the West Indies, who had gone from tenth to third in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings. Powell noted that the accomplishment was all the more meaningful to him because he had never been a part of a West Indies squad that finished as high as third.

“I believe the pressure is never-ending, particularly while representing your country in a World Cup. Although there is always pressure, it is up to each of us to control how much of it we can handle. We were ranked eight or nine when I took over as captain, and I believe that’s how I started this trip 12 or 14 months ago,” Powell stated according to Cricbuzz.

It is a satisfying feeling to see us currently ranked third in the world. And it demonstrates that not only am I, but also that the players are cooperating and that we are accomplishing our goals. I have never been a member of a West Indies squad that is rated third in the world. In my opinion, it makes it unique, and I sincerely hope that we can keep moving up those ranks,” Powell continued.

Each and every batter was eager to visit St. Lucia: Rovman Powell’s

Powell also mentioned that, in contrast to the grounds on which the West Indies played their group-stage matches, the West Indian hitters were rather excited about visiting St. Lucia, a location that is generally conducive to batting. He said that bowlers, especially those with quick releases, had an excellent chance to demonstrate their true abilities at a ground that, in his opinion, supported the hitters a little more.

The hitters were all eager to visit St. Lucia. St. Lucia has long been a favourite spot for hitters to bat. However, bowlers, particularly the quick bowlers, have a chance to bowl well in this situation. Powell added, “From a batting perspective, we believe that St. Lucia offers 60 – 40.