West Indies must capitalise on their opportunities - Clive Lloyd

Special Article on ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 by Clive Lloyd I think the West Indies should have sewn the game up, but they did not bowl very well towards the end of Australia’s innings after being

I think they sealed their fate by giving away too many runs at the end. The most that they should have given Australia is 250, but Steve Smith and Coulter-Nile’s partnership changed the game.

West Indies have to get back to winning games now and they need to try and be more consistent. I just think the bowlers relaxed against Australia and got a bit complacent.

They gifted 27 runs in extras, which is way too many. West Indies could have won the game if it wasn’t for those extras and that’s something I worked on with my players when I was captain.

South Africa are up next and while they haven't performed to their ability, Windies have to be aware of the job at hand as South Africa is in danger of missing out on the top four if they lose.

West Indies have to get all the disciplines right on the day and play clever cricket because for the most part of the day they did well, but they simply did not capitalise on the early dismissals.

They now have to re-group, look at the mistakes they made and rectify them so that they can return to their winning ways. I’m still feeling positive about the West Indies overall.

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