India vs West Indies 2016: Indian cricketers meet Miami Heat's players
The Indian Cricket team is currently in the United States of America for a two-match Twenty-20 series against West Indies. After an inspiring 2-0 Test series over the West Indies in the Caribbean islands, the ‘Men in Blue’ flew to the United States, eager to prove themselves in the 20-over format
Taking full advantage of the opportunity, some of the players met the players of the famous Basketball Team ‘Miami Heat’ on Wednesday. The players visited the Airlines Arena and met with renowned cagers like Tyler Johnson and Briante Weber. They also took a tour of the Miami Heats gymnasium, locker room, and recuperation center.
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Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin mentioned that he was very excited during their visit to the place as it reminded him of his school days when he used to play a bit of Basketball himself. “I’ve played a bit of Basketball during my school days so that got me really excited while I tried my hand again after so many years.
“I am thankful to both Weber and Johnson for taking time out and showing us around their home turf,” Ashwin said.
In an attempt to popularise the game of Cricket in the United States of America, the BCCI has taken the decision to organise the T20 series at the Central Broward Regional Park in Florida. India outplayed the hosts in the Test series, and could have been even worse for the West Indies if the rain had not played a spoil sport.
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During their stay at the Airlines Arena, the Indian cricketers were involved in a brief spell of play with pros. Right-arm bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar was very impressed with the facilities over there and the technology used by them.
He said, “I’ve played a bit of Basketball during my school days so that got me really excited while I tried my hand again after so many years. I am thankful to both Weber and Johnson for taking time out and showing us around their home turf.”
Apart from Ravichandran Ashwin, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, other members of the squad went around shopping or relaxed in the Team Hotel. Meanwhile, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Jasprit Bumrah, who were not a part of the Test team took the long flight from the sub-continent to Florida.
The 2 matches will be played on Saturday (August 27) and Sunday (August 28).