ICC Press Release:Sir Andy Roberts – the legendary fast bowler – has joined the Windies Ambassador Programme, and will lend his support to the upcoming ICC Women’s World T20 2018.
Tickets available online athttps://tickets.worldtwenty20.com; Box offices open in all three host countries on Monday, 29 October
The 67-year-old is ranked among the best fast bowlers of all time and is a member of the ICC Hall of Fame. He will make several appearances to help promote the tournament, which will be played from 9 to 24 November. He will be based in his homeland Antigua and will also attend the semi-finals and final on 22 and 24 November.
Sir Andy Roberts said: “I was asked, and I graciously accepted the invitation to join the CWI programme because of my love for cricket. I will do whatever I can for West Indies cricket and this is my small contribution to the women’s game, which we can all see is growing all around the world and we are seeing evidence of and that growth here in our region.
'I would love to see our Windies team reach the semi-finals and move on from there' 'I would love to see our Windies team reach the semi-finals and move on from there'
“Women’s cricket is attracting more fans and I’m one of those fans. I watch them play and I enjoy every moment of it. What I like is the energy, the athleticism, the dynamism and the level of fitness. The style of play is also wonderful to see – and the fielding is tremendous. I would like to invite all the fans to come out and watch the tournament – which will be wonderful for the development of the game among women.”
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