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All-rounder, Alzarri Joseph, perhaps, better known for his fast bowling action of late, practises with the bat. (Cricket West Indies)

West Indies set for UAE

October 9, 2022
Barbadian right-handed batter, Shamarh Brooks (left) and bowler, Akeal Hosein share ideas during training. (Cricket West Indies)

The West Indies men’s side is rearing to go in their warm-up match tonight against United Arab Emirates  (UAE) in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

West Indies coach, Phil Simmons carrying some training kit during the men’s training session. (Cricket West Indies)

Their coach, Phil Simmons, kept the squad busy in training at the match venue, Junction Oval in Melbourne, ahead of the game, which bowls off at 8:00 p.m., Barbados time. 

Left-handed batter, Evin Lewis strikes out during training in the nets. (Cricket West Indies)

West Indies won the T20 World Cup in 2012 against hosts Sri Lanka, and in 2016 when they defeated England in India.

West Indies are going into this year’s showdown at number seven in the T20I rankings. UAE are ranked 13th, and this is their second T20 World Cup.

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