meandyou2016 Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Mumbai: Following a six-wicket win over England in their World Twenty20 clash, West Indies coach Phil Simmons has said the Windies cricketers' participation in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) was a huge advantage for them in getting used to the playing conditions in India. (World T20: Chris Gayle Wants to 'Entertain' Bangalore After Monster Ton in Mumbai)Batting first, England on Wednesday posted 182/6 in 20 overs, thanks to Joe Root's 48. (World T20: Chris Gayle's Unbeaten Century Blows Away England)In reply, Chris Gayle struck five boundaries and 11 massive sixes in his 48-ball unbeaten ton to take his side to victory. The West Indies scored 183/4 in 18.1 overs."IPL ... it's a huge advantage ... because the good thing about it is that the first two grounds we play at (Kolkata and Mumbai), we have three players here (Mumbai) and the next one is Chris's home ground (Bengaluru). I think it is a huge advantage for us," Simmons said at the post-match press conference at the Wankhede Stadium. (World T20: Chris Gayle's Form Not a Good Sign For Rivals, Says Sunil Gavaskar) Chique | Online Shopping for Women Fashion | Western Dresses Wear for Women | Ladies Tops Edited March 17, 2016 by meandyou2016
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