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Barbadians Vasbert Drakes and Corey Collymore snubbed the media on Monday evening, denying the public the chance to hear their perspective on the West Indies cricket tour of India and Bangladesh.

When asked if he had any comments for the media, Collymore snapped: "No, I going home," but was still seen lingering at Grantley Adams International Airport even after reporters left. Drakes, on the other hand, went from smiling and kissing his son to shouting and pointing at photographers who were taking his picture.

This reaction by theall-rounder, who recently made his debut for the team because of changes in the eligibility rule, was clearly a shock to people waiting for family and friends at the airport.

In sharp contrast were Pedro Collins and Ramnaresh Sarwan. Collins was the first person through the automatic gates and was embraced by his family and friends, but he spoke briefly to the media.

The bowler said he felt he had to take charge of that department after Mervyn Dillon went home early with an injury, but then he too was hurt and had to be rested.

"Other than that I think we had a decent tour. I think the guys played some wonderful cricket, and the batting really clicked for us,"he said.

Commenting on the different conditions, he noted: "The pitches were a bit different in Bangladesh, they give a bit more bounce, more carry. The pitches in India were mostly batting wickets . . . but once you bend your back it is hard work, and hard work will pay off."

Although it is the Christmas season, Collins does not intend to eat, drink and be merry.

He is very aware that the team has to be in camp by January 13 to prepare for the ICCWorld Cup.

"The physiotherapist gave everybody a programme you have to go through everyday. We have the camp coming up, so instead of being lazy I am going to be active," he said.

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