Cricket: Reaction to West Indies win

Dwayne Smith put his success down to practise. Photo / Reuters

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West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Smith dominated with bat and ball to ensure the Cricket World Cup hosts opened the competition with a 54-run victory over Group D rivals Pakistan at Sabina Park today.

West Indies made 241 for nine and then bowled Pakistan out for 187.

West Indies skipper Brian Lara: "It was a very good team effort. We only used five bowlers and they all bowled very well.

"I was satisfied with the score we made after the start we had and thought the guys played well over the last eight overs. That gave us impetus."

Dwayne Smith said: "I have been working really hard in the nets ... all I really wanted to do was help the team to win. We just have to keep doing the basics well now."

- REUTERS