Thursday November 01, 2018
Windies take on England in Antigua Independence celebrations ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – West Indies women will get a quick run out before next week’s start of the ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup when they face old foes England women in a warm-up match at Vivian Richards Cricket Ground here today. The night affair will form part of Antigua and Barbuda’s 37th Independence celebrations on Thursday, and will also serve as a warm-up for the November 9-24 tournament. The match holds special significance as West Indies are the reigning World T20 champions while England are the ICC 50-overs World Cup
holders. Earlier in the day, India will take on South Africa in another unofficial warm-up game. Speaking ahead of the match, Windies head coach Hendy Springer said the warm-up matches served a crucial role in preparations towards his side’s defence of the title they won in 2016 in India. “Preparation is vital. The warm-up period is crucial. We know what we need to do to get ready for the tournament so we will use this match as part of the build-up,” Springer said. ”We have been preparing well … we started with a camp back in May so we are mov-
ing in the right direction … building towards the tournament. It is around the corner now and we will be ready for the tournament.” He continued: “The girls are ready. They are focussed on their preparation and we want to make sure we tick all the boxes in the build-up. England will present a good challenge for us. They are champions and this will present us with a good warm-up challenge.” This is the first time the Women’s T20 World Cup is being staged as a stand-alone event after being paired with the men’s tournament in previous years.
Thursday November 01 , 2018 ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19) Be cautious while traveling to foreign countries. Get involved in groups and organizations that are of a distinguished nature. Your intuition will be right on. TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20) You will be entertained and intrigued by the logic foreigners possess. Get ready to do some fancy footwork when it comes to taking care of your financial situation. You must look into your options. GEMINI (May 21–June 20) Family outings that aren't expensive will be enjoyable and help strengthen ties. Restrictions may be difficult for you to live with. Focus on your own domestic problems. CANCER(June21–July22) Do not sign contracts or get involved in any uncertain financial deals. Do not ruffle feathers if possible. Don't think the worst if you hear something negative about your partner. LEO (July 23–Aug. 22) Don't make any drastic changes or begin new projects today. Find a way to consolidate. Put your time and energy into travel, philosophy, and soul-searching. VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22) You will be full of good ideas, and your choice of activities may bring you enrichment far beyond your expectations. Discuss your objectives with partners or peers. Focus your efforts on details, and keep to yourself in order to finish your work.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Try to curb overindulgence today. Your romantic inclination should lead to a committed relationship. Get busy trying to make more money. SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Drastic financial losses may be likely if you lend money. Take some time to change your house around. If you can't get away, make plans to do something special with friends or relatives. SAGIT(Nov.22–Dec.21) You are best not to discuss your personal life with others. Be careful signing important contracts today. Invite friends over. CAPRI(Dec.22–Jan.19) You can make gains if you look at long-term investments. You will be encouraged to get involved in a moneymaking venture. Resist the temptation to gamble. Risks will not be profitable. AQUARIUS(Jan.20–Feb.18) Your ability to put a deal together will surprise others. It's time to get yourself back on track. Don't let o t he r s b u l l y y o u i n t o agreeing with them. PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20) You are best to avoid joint ventures, and whatever you do, don't lend to friends or relatives. Abrupt changes in your home may send you for a loop. Don't bother getting even; they'll make themselves look bad.
India snub nothing to do with decision to quit, says Bravo PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – All-rounder Dwayne Bravo has shot down suggestions his decision to retire from international cricket was influenced by his non-selection for the ongoing limited overs tour of India. The 35-year-old last week announced he was quitting international cricket, as he prepared for Trinidad and Tobago Red Force’s semi-final in the Regional Super50 at Kensington Oval in Barbados. “Not being selected in the West Indies team to go to India had nothing to do with my decision because I haven’t played for West Indies in one-dayers since 2014 and in T20s since 2016,” Bravo told CNC3 TV. “So not being selected in the West Indies team – I’ve actually gotten accustomed to it now.” Bravo made a rare appearance for Red Force in the just concluded Super50 but had little impact, scoring just 96 runs from five innings and picking up seven wickets at 24 runs apiece. Red Force reached the
Guyana hosts... From page 27 Mangru, who was tasked with teaching the fundamentals of batting was also high in praises for the session. The local police officer and cricket coach said, “To have Shiv [Chanderpaul] around is an experience of a lifetime by itself. Then to get this type of exposure will only do well to promote cricket overall. They [participants] are already asking when is the next session, which really is a good sign. It was draining but I had fun.” In closing, Singh thanked all the participants and coaches for making the programme a success and encouraged them to enjoy the WWT20 matches at Providence and to spread the beautiful game.
semi-finals before they were upset by eventual champions Combined Campuses and Colleges Marooners. Bravo, who also quit Test cricket three years ago, said he would continue to ply his trade on the global T20 circuit. “Life continues for me. I just officially announced my retirement but I’m going to continue to play around the world, I’m going to continue to play for Knight Riders,” he explained. “To all my fans who got scared and thought they would never see me play cricket, you can rest assured I will continue playing – just
that I won’t be playing for West Indies. “I will be trying to keep my body fit so I can play as long as possible.” Bravo was repeatedly snubbed by Windies selectors despite guiding Trinbago Knight Riders to back-toback titles in the Caribbean Premier League over the last two seasons. He captained West Indies in ODIs for 19 months up to 2014 when he was sacked and dropped from the squad following his key role in the controversial abandoned tour of India earlier that year, owing to a player’s pay dispute with Cricket West Indies.