King credits Springer for executing plans

West Indies had a consolation win in Dubai as they lost the three-match T20 International series 2-1 to Afghanistan. Captain Brandon King scored responsible runs in the series, but it was Shamar Springer’s hat-trick that made the difference and allowed the West Indies to salvage pride.
Captain King said the plans were executed better in the third T20 match, where West Indies won by 15 runs.
“We wanted a little bit more to give our bowlers something to defend, and the way the guys finished was good. We know the skills he brings to the game, and he [Shamar Springer] showed that in this game.”
“I think the difference in this game was execution. We had similar plans in the first two games, but the guys did exceptionally well today. All the bowlers bowled brilliantly. We’ve been coming up with good plans from a bowling point of view, and it’s just execution that needs some work. We dropped a few catches this series, and that hurt us,” King said.
The likes of Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd, and Sherfane Rutherford are expected to return to the team, and according to King, that addition will make the team stronger.
“It’s great to end on a winning note, even though we lost the series. I don’t think the first two games showed what we’re really capable of. We obviously have some other guys returning after this series, so it’s going to make us stronger,” King explained.
Springer, who was the third West Indian to take a hat-trick, was overjoyed at his player of the match effort, where he claimed 4-20 from four overs.
“It feels great; being the third West Indian to take a hat-trick in T20 cricket is really special. I was just patient. I just wanted to give my best when I got out there. [On batting with Forde] Just bat with as few dot balls as possible and try to capitalise on boundaries; we did that today. (On his bowling) It was just trying to get the guys to hit to the bigger side of the ground and to really focus on my execution as best as possible,” the Barbadian all-rounder said.
The West Indies will now shift attention to their series in South Africa, which will bowl off on January 27.