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Ambrose needed in Windies team setup — Viv Richards
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Outspoken former West Indies captain Sir Vivian Richards, has leapt to the defence of Sir Curtly Ambrose, slamming the reason given for the legendary former pacer’s dismissal as West Indies bowling
Sir Vivian Richards
consultant.
Sir Curtly, who took 405 wickets in a stellar 98 Test career, was last week replaced by former Barbados and West Indies A pacer, Roddy Estwick, after three years in the post.
The Antiguan said he was told by head coach Phil Simmons that while he had done a good job, a more technical approach was required, but Sir Viv disagreed with this view.
“That’s for the academies, in my opinion, and he (Sir Curtly) put it so perfectly when he said that if you are going to need all this technical help later on when you are part of the senior team, it means that something is wrong and it’s quite mind-boggling,” Sir Viv told the Antigua Daily Observer.
“The things you can see playing out, looks to me there is a friend and companion sort of environment.”
Sir Viv, who never lost a series as captain, further contended that the quality of Sir Curtly’s resume was what was required at the highest level, to enable players to perform at their best.
“I’ve seen that in the Australian set-up where [Dennis] Lillee is always around regardless of whatever achievements individuals have and regardless of whatever technical stuff they come with,” Sir Viv said.
“I just believe that we place too much emphasis on the technical side of things and we have to try and get it right where the technical stuff is done.” (Jamaica Observer)
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