Renowned cricket coach Phil Simmons has spoken out in his first official press conference as the new Bangladesh team coach, on a mission to turn the team’s current fortunes around. Simmons’ ambition for his new team in unmistakable.
“Winning the next few tests” was Simmons’ clear goals as he outlined the direction of travel in the post conference Q&A sessions with Journalists. While addressing concerns of things going haywire within the team camp due to external factors, the West Indies legend made all those present feel his distinct clarity on the business end of Bangladesh cricket. That can only be fantastic news to Bangladesh fans watching from the wings who can’t wait to see some homegrown grit being showcased on the international stage.
On the flipside the team has had its obvious share of setbacks in terms of inconsistent performance. Hence getting the team to bond internally remains on the coach’s uppermost agenda. When enquired by the reporters about that in particular he was quoted saying, “My main agenda is that we have to bring into focus, Cricket. Only Cricket. That in itself will do the trick.”
Every step, henceforth as discernible through Simmons’ message to all would revolve around the basics of test cricket. According on him there is no denying the ‘systematic buildup of positive energy within the team from now on’. Since then the stakes were made high in the attempt, quite naturally will the pressures be for the new technical team.