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Ambrose confident Gayle will play against New Zealand

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Wellington: West Indies bowling coach Curtly Ambrose says he is confident that flamboyant opener Chris Gayle will turn out for the regional side when it faces New Zealand in the fourth and final quarter-final of the cricket World Cup at the Westpac Stadium here on Saturday.

For the second day running, Gayle did not train with the West Indies on Thursday as he continued to receive treatment on his back following a cortisone injection on Wednesday, as per reports.

However, Ambrose believes Gayle will be among the eleven West Indians on the field, given his personality and the importance of the game.

“We expect him to play on Saturday. It’s a big game and we know what kind of player he is and as long as he can go out there and start and bat for us… which is the most important thing and get us a good start,” said Ambrose.

“But we just have to wait on Saturday to see how he feels but I know the kind of player that he is and the kind of man that he is and knowing the importance of this game I believe he is going to play.”

The West Indies qualified for the quarter-finals after a strong display against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the final Pool B encounter, winning the crunch game by six wickets.

They have had a disappointing journey in the tournament so far though, suffering a massive 257-run defeat at the hands of South Africa, aside from four-wicket defeats to India and Ireland.

“We have completed our first goal and that was to make the knock-out stages even though a lot of people didn’t expect us to reach this far. Preparation has been going very well at the moment,” said Ambrose.

“It’s pretty cold here in Wellington but we are ready for Saturday. We are full of confidence. We believe we can win this game and we are going to do our utmost to win this game on Saturday.“

New Zealand are the favourites on paper ahead of the clash, having won all of their matches in the group stage.

However, opponents continue to be wary of the unpredictable West Indies known for possessing a batting line-up with players capable of turning matches around.

“When you think they’re down, one of their players comes out and plays an explosive innings or bowls a spell that can take you out of the game,” New Zealand coach Mike Hesson said.

“Sometimes, it’s easier to play a side that’s a bit more predictable whereas the West Indies on their day are exceptional.”

New Zealand boast an impressive bowling line-up in the form of Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Adam Milne and Mitchell McClenaghan.

However, the West Indies coach believes his bowling attack needs to improve.

“I am a bit of a realist and we are still a little inconsistent with our bowling. I am not one of those guys who are going to say we are bowling well when we are not,” he said.

“We are still a bit inconsistent and we are working hard to get it right because this is it. This is not like the preliminary once you win or you lose you have another chance. This is it.”

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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