LUCKNOW – Newly-appointed West Indies head coach, Phil Simmons, has warned of the threat posed by his former side Afghanistan, and says execution and consistency will be crucial to success in the upcoming series.
West Indies arrived here this week for a six-match limited overs series – three Twenty20 Internationals and One-Day Internationals – but are aware that even though Afghanistan are one of the youngest international sides, they will be dangerous in familiar subcontinent conditions.
“It’s a positive thing that I know much about the rivals but they are a young and energetic side who can upset anyone,” cautioned Simmons, who stepped down as Afghanistan coach following the ICC World Cup in July.
“Over the last many years, they have become quite a confident unit. They will be playing on home turf; it’s not going to be easy for us. We have to make sure we are ready for what comes to us while facing an aggressive opposition.
“On both the occasions when Afghanistan beat West Indies, I was their coach, and this time I would like to see things in the reverse order. It would be important to see how the West Indies boys execute plans.”(CMC)
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