We can do better, says Minors
Bermuda vice-captain Dean Minors believes the national cricket team “let the Country down” when they were bulldozed by 241 runs by England on Monday.
In a candid interview in St. Vincent yesterday, the 37-year-old Whitney Institute teacher said that even though they had not expected to win the game, being dismissed for a mere 45 in under 22 overs was “just not acceptable” and they would be doing all they could to ensure the performance improved dramatically today when they take on Zimbabwe in their final World Cup warm-up match.
“You know I haven’t slept the last couple of nights because I’ve been nervous. I know this team is just so much better than we showed against England,” he said after training at the Sion Hill grounds yesterday morning.
“Personally I felt I let down the team and the Country, I should have stayed in just a little bit longer and watched the ball a bit more.
“I know some of the other guys feel the same way. We’re better than that.”
While Bermuda’s efforts in the field against England were more than respectable, their batting capitulation has bolstered the arguments of some critics who believe there are too many “no-hopers” like Bermuda included in cricket’s most prestigious tournament.
“The funny thing is the bowling and fielding gave us a whole lot of confidence,” Minors added.
“But, you know, I think we forgot that we still had to bat! So yes, the Zimbabwe game is so important and that’s why we we’re out here working as hard as we possibly can.
“Tomorrow we have to put up a better performance and everybody in the team knows that.”
