India are the No.1 team, says Pollard

Hyderabad: Newly appointed West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard said that playing against India is always a challenge as India are the No. 1 team with a very good bowling unit. He also has urged the West Indies cricket board to back youngsters joining the squad and also make sure they are protected from the “vultures” who are always trying to bring them down.
West Indies, who have been in India for quite some time now as they faced Afghanistan in all the three formats in Lucknow, will now face India in a limited-overs series (comprising of three T20Is and as many ODIs) starting Friday.
The Indian bowling also looks much stronger with the return of Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar who are proven match-winners.
If Windies batters do deal with the pacers well, they will have to contend with the quality spin attack comprising of Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.
“Indian pace attack has been doing really well. They are the number one team, it is a good opportunity for us to face the number one ranked side.” Said Pollard. (IANS)