Windies skipper dreaming of World title


Having knocked hosts England out of the Twenty20 World Cup, West Indies captain Chris Gayle is already dreaming about the trophy after storming into the semi-finals via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-marred Super Eight contest, here tonight.

"Two more games and we can win the title," said a relieved Gayle after his team coasted home by five wickets.

The opener admitted that things looked a bit difficult after West Indies lost three wickets in 16 runs while chasing a reduced 80 from nine overs.

However, the experienced duo of Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul saw the team through.

"They couldn't have batted at a better situation. They have done it a number of times and they did it today as well," said Gayle, who said he would have preferred a 20-over match.

His England counterpart, Paul Collingwood, was no doubt hoping for a 20-over match but credited his boys for a wonderful performance.

"When you defend a total (80) like that with 10 wickets in hand, it's bound to be difficult. It would have been nice if we could have had a 20-over per side game," said Collingwood, who along with the rest of the players would now have to concentrate on the upcoming Ashes.