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West Indies Team (Source: X)
The West Indies A team were shocked after arriving at the Kathmandu Airport ahead of the 5-match T20I series against Nepal. As the series is scheduled to start on April 27, the Windies sent their 2nd tier team which misses out on some prominent names. When the visitors arrived at the airport, they expected a warm welcome from the Nepal Board. On the contrary, they were welcomed by trucks to carry their luggage and a non-AC tourist bus to drop them at their allocated hotel.
This treatment was not expected by the Nepal Board as it is a clear sign of disrespecting the visiting team. The video went viral on social media which showcased the reactions of the West Indies players who were surprised to see the trucks and the bus which came to receive them.
The way Nepal welcomed West Indies team. 🤨 pic.twitter.com/8JBKNOu01T
— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) April 24, 2024
The fans were in utter shock after watching the videos with this management from the Nepal Board. Nepal is one of those nations that has not been included in the top-class countries list yet, however, if they continue to treat their guests this way, they might also lose the privilege to play home series.
'This A-team tour is another indication of the importance we are placing...' - CWI’s director Miles Bascombe
Before the T20 World Cup 2024 starts, the West Indies Board has sent a 2nd tier team for the series against Nepal. As per the CWI’s director Miles Bascombe, they are trying to focus on the World Cup by keeping the options open in terms of players and hence, the West Indies A team will help them find out players who will be a good fit for the team.
"This A-team tour is another indication of the importance we are placing on A-team cricket and a significant phase in our preparations for the T20 World Cup. It gives us a final opportunity to see many of the contenders for a place in the squad who are not participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Even for those players who do not make the final World Cup squad they will be a part of the reserve pool," said CWI’s director Miles Bascombe.