“I was thinking this was going to be a makeshift venue, having never seen this”.
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West Indies head coach Phil Simmons believes that the reigning World T20 champions need to be fully prepared to tackle India, whom he believes will seek to avenge the World T20 semifinal loss in the forthcoming two-match series in Lauderhill, Florida. They get the top order quickly and allowed me the time and opportunity. I had heard about Florida and this ground, but very impressed with the facilities that we have seen.
Anil Kumble knows the 2-0 Test series win in the West Indies will have no significance at all as the Caribbeans have an entire different set of players, all masters in the art of limited overs cricket. Obviously this is the first time I will be working with MS Dhoni as a coach. “Of course, we have played over a long period of time, we had a chat over the past couple of days and look forward to working with him as well”.
India had been number one for less than a week after displacing Australia at the top on August 17. “Our T20I record during the past six months has been pretty impressive”.
West Indies are scheduled to play three Tests and as many ODIs and T20Is against Pakistan.
It was a good vote of confidence speaking to Sammy, then I saw him at a charity event, saw some of the senior guys as well, all have been telling me positive things. The 28-year-old Bajan enjoyed his best moments during the World T20 final against England earlier this year.
Eyes will certainly be on the new West Indies T20 skipper Carlos Brathwaite, who has replaced T20 World Cup winning captain Darren Sammy. Also, some of the West Indian players may not have to make the switch from Tests to T20s because they are coming straight from the CPL.
Terming the upcoming match as a “new beginning” for cricket in the US, the former cricketer said he didn’t expect that much facilities in the stadium. Roston Chase (West Indies) was declared Man of the Match. “They also play an entertaining brand of cricket, so it will be a challenge for us”. You’re playing India there.
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday issued the itinerary for the home series against the West Indies in the United Arab Emirates which will include three Tests, three One-day Internationals and as many T20 Internationals.
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“I want to compliment everyone who has been involved in the process, including all the players, the support personnel, the management, as well as our loyal fans and followers who remained committed to us and continued to back and support the side through the good and not-so-good days”.
