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Consistency key against UAE, stresses Windies coach
Napier: Coach Stuart Williams says the West Indies will be focused on delivering a consistent performance when they face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their crucial World Cup Pool A fixture here on Sunday.
The Caribbean side is battling for a spot in the quarter-finals and need to beat the UAE convincingly and hope other results go their way in order to qualify for the next round, reports.
However, the Windies have been erratic throughout the competition and Williams hopes they can put that behind them against the UAE.
“For us, it is about consistency. It is just for us to get it right. Once they get it right, we are quite comfortable,” Williams said.
“The bowlers are getting into their own now (so) it’s sad that the batters have dropped off a little bit. For us now, it is about getting our total ‘A’ game for Sunday.”
West Indies lie fifth in Pool B on four points and as it stands, could be heading out of the competition unless results go in their favour in the other fixtures.
Unbeaten group leaders India have already qualified on ten points but South Africa, Pakistan and Ireland are locked on six points, with a game to play.
The Proteas are likely to beat the UAE on Thursday and seal their berth in the next round, leaving the West Indies, Pakistan and Ireland to vie for the last two spots.
The West Indies need full points against the UAE to have any chance of qualifying, and Williams said it was important the players were mentally prepared for the task.
“At the end of the day, it has nothing to do with the toss. The toss is going to be important, yes, but on the day we will work out our maths as to what we want to do and what we need to do to qualify,” the former Test batsman said.
“That’s why we want to get the guys in the right frame of mind and it has started from training. We’re getting their focus right, getting ourselves together and hitting our straps.”
Williams said while the team’s form had been patchy, the Windies boasted a strong squad. He also praised in-form strike bowler Jerome Taylor who has been among the leading wicket-takers with 11 scalps.
“Jerome Taylor is now coming back into international cricket from injury, from a long layoff of about three or four years,” said Williams.
“He started very slowly in South Africa. But since he’s got here, he’s building up and his fitness level has come up. The ball is just coming out of his hands much better. He’s leading from in front and doing a good job for us.”
He added: “We have a settled team. If you look at the tournament, we’ve probably just replaced one (player for another) but we have a settled team. We have good fast bowlers, good spinners and excellent batters. For us, it’s just executing at the end of the day and just performing, and being consistent.”
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
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.