Legendary fast-bowler Curtly Ambrose believes the Rovman Powell-led co-hosts West Indies have enough talent to win an unmatched third T20 World Cup title when the competition begins from June 1. West Indies have won the T20 World Cup twice in 2012 and 2016 respectively. But they have had an underwhelming run in the last two editions of the showpiece event.
In 2021, Kieron Pollard-led West Indies failed to enter the knockouts after winning just one game in the group phase. A year later, under Nicholas Pooran’s leadership in Australia, they couldn’t enter the Super ten stage.
West Indies recent though form has been encouraging, by with series wins over South Africa, India and England in the last 14 months at home.
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“We have an excellent team. The West Indies players are currently at a camp in Antigua getting ready for the T20 World Cup, which begins in a few weeks.
“I think we can win the trophy once the guys start playing smart and consistent cricket.” Although it won’t be simple, we intend to attempt to make it three as we are one of just two countries to have won it twice. Additionally, no other country has ever won it on home soil, so that alone should inspire the lads to perform well, and I hope they do,” Ambrose was cited by ICC at the
Ambrose continued, stating that given the abundance of talented players available to each country, he anticipates some upsets at the next T20 World Cup. “I hope the cricket players at the T20 World Cup perform well because I really admire them.” Being from the West Indies myself and a proud Antiguan, I want the West Indies to prevail.
It won’t be simple because, by definition, every team in Twenty20 Cricket has an equal chance of winning against every other side. I will be cheering for the West Indies, but it should be exciting.
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