Belief fuels Falcons’ CPL title charge

By Neto Baptiste Coach of the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and former England wicketkeeper-batter, Paul Nixon, says the possibilities are endless following his side’s qualification for the four-team Caribbean Premier League T20 playoffs, which are set to begin on September 16 in Barbados. Speaking to media following their 65-run triumph over favourites the Guyana Amazon Warriors on September 8th, Nixon said the players and staff must remain resolute and focused on the task at hand. “Cricket is about confidence and belief; belief in yourself and belief in your teammates and that’s what’s gone nicely. It hasn’t been the same people every game that have been winning matches. Shadab’s been amazing and I think I might have to start calling him Clark Kent now because he just thinks that he’s superhuman and has been, but it’s great that guys are all chipping in and that helps for the spirit.

It’s not just the same people so we’re in a good place. We just take each game as it comes and that’s an old cliché, but we do. You have to do that. We have to stay in the moment and we have to work hard in the moment and if we continue to do that, then we’ve got a great chance,” he said. Falcons ended their preliminary round of 10 matches on 13 points and second in the standings, with a net run rate of 0. 174. Assistant coach and bowling consultant for the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, Sir Curtly Ambrose, commended all involved for what he describes as all-round hard work and dedication. “It comes from some hard work, from the coaching staff, the physios, the trainer and the players themselves. Coach Nixon always said that we need to have a relaxed and comfortable environment and that is one of the reasons why we are doing so well. The chemistry is good, everyone is relaxed and comfortable.…