Head coach jp duminy

Head Coach JP Duminy: Sharjah Warriorz scripted history when they secured their playoff spot for the first time in Season 3 of ILT20. They achieved the feat after securing three wins in their last three league matches, setting up an Eliminator clash against the MI Emirates, that will take place on Thursday in Abu Dhabi.

Reflecting on this milestone and shedding some light on their approach, Head Coach JP Duminy emphasized on the importance of building a strong cohesive team to set the standard for his side. He said, “The thing we discussed at the start was that we wanted to be very consistent in our behaviours. It’s the set of values and standards we want to adhere to, and whatever the result might be, we try to be as consistent as we can with it. We believe that guys will respond as best as they can. We know as leaders we’re not necessarily responsible for results but we’re responsible for the people who are responsible for the results. So, how do we get them in the best frame of mind is the important part to find that consistency and performance.”

He also credited the match-winners Sharjah Warriorz has on their side and the impact they have made this season. “Having match-winners in your team is always important. You think of guys like Adam Zampa and Matthew Wade, who are World Cup winners. They’ve obviously got a formula and an idea of how to perform in big moments. They’ve showed their class and as soon as they’ve come in, they understand what’s needed of them and the standards they have to adhere to. That’s been exciting. It’s not something you can coach per se, but you want to give them the space to be relaxed and free, and understand that they have the potential to make big decisions under pressure. Fortunately, they have executed the plans and hopefully they can be consistent in the playoffs as well,” he stated.