Guyana Amazon Warriors captain Imran Tahir insists his side never got complacent, despite crashing out of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League at the final-qualifier stage to the Jamaica Kingsmen.
Speaking during a recent briefing, he said senior and overseas players regularly supported teammates during difficult periods.
"Look, I have to be honest with you, we actually never get relaxed in this environment because when you're thinking of winning a championship, you take every game very seriously, and that's the beauty about our team. So, we have reminders, you know. When you're not scoring runs, guys share and they talk, like, you know, you need to be more responsible, talk to each other. Local guys, obviously, you know, they give support to the local guys, and overseas guys also sit with them and, you know, try to see the way they can help to improve that gap," he said.
Beyond squad unity, Tahir pointed to a demanding schedule and extended time away from home as challenges which they managed well.
"When the standard is getting improved every year, you know, some quality players are coming, and then you have to fight against them, going from one island to another. You know, I mean, I've been on the road for the last two and a half months. I haven't seen my house. So, this is not an excuse, because I'm here to do a job, and that's how seriously we take these things," he said.
Guyana Amazon Warriors Team Manager Leon Johnson said the strongest available team was fielded on almost every occasion, with fast bowler Shamar Joseph rested only once to manage his workload.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors topped the group stage of the 2026 CPL but fell short against the Jamaica Kingsmen in the tournament's final qualifier.
The Warriors have reached the playoffs in all 13 seasons since the CPL began, but have captured the championship only once.