'I took my chance with both hands'
Dwayne Bravo made a calm and assured start to his Test career this summer, gaining success with both bat and ball as West Indies hailed a new allround star
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I feel good. Coming into the tournament we were looking forward to achieving, and our first goal was to reach the semi-finals. Now the other part of our goal is to win the semi-final, and get into the final.
The mood is very good. Morale is very high in the camp. Everyone is pumped up and raring to go to take on Pakistan, although it won't be an easy game. But we will take it on, see how it progresses, and I'm looking forward to it.
Coming into the Test series, I knew I would be ready to start in the Test side - but I had to prove myself first. I did enough in the series to prove to the selectors that I am ready and I took the chance with both hands. Making your debut at Lord's, I couldn't ask for a better venue and I couldn't ask for a better achievement.
Brian - he was disappointed with our performance. He knew we could have done better, but there are a few points and a few things that you have to work on and sharpen up on. We still back him up and give him the support he needs.
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Right through. They are strong words and any youngster going out to bat doesn't want to have too many things on his mind. The more relaxed he can be going into the game the better for him. Don't panic at any point in time. It's a tremendous thing.
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I don't think Brian will step down, because we all support him. But even if he did, his replacement doesn't matter to me. Anybody and everybody. There are a lot of excellent players in the team.
It's what I expected. I knew that level of competition was never going to be easy, and you have to survive. It's not like club cricket, where a lot of mistakes go down. You have to be mentally and physically stronger. The game is longer, and there's more tough quality in the bowling.
Just keep myself in shape and keep fit for a long time. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing.
I think we will be at home. I'm looking forward to going home and seeing my friends and family. It will be a great day for me.