Barbadian made can inspire West Indies to boost their game

Dwayne Smith paid tribute to the late Tony Cozier, plus discussed West Indies cricket and his IPL play-off aspirations with Gujarat Lions during a chat with Sky Sports Mark Butcher. Erik Johnson Jersey . Legendary commentator Cozier passed away on Wednesday at the age of 75 and Smith hopes a powerful speech the Barbadian made can inspire West Indies to boost their game in all formats.Smith says all-rounders Carlos Brathwaite and Jason Holder and batsmen Kraigg Brathwaite and Shane Dowrich will be key moving forward as West Indies look to build on their recent World T20 triumph. Gujarat Lions Dwayne Smith told Mark Butcher that hes hopeful that his side can win their remaining games and seal a place in the IPL final Smiths attentions at the moment, though, are focussed on the IPL, where he is aiming to help Gujarat Lions reach the play-offs in their debut season.Gujarat have won seven of their 11 games so far - but will they grab an eighth victory when they meet Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday? Find out from 11am on Sky Sports 5. Also See: Cozier passes away IPL table West Indies fixtures/results Get Sky Sports Nail Yakupov Jersey . Gordon reportedly failed another drug test and is facing a one-year ban. Gordon led the NFL in yards receiving last season despite being suspended two games for violating the leagues substance-abuse policy. Patrik Nemeth Jersey . But last years runner-up Jarkko Nieminen crashed out despite winning the first set against Denis Istomin. 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