ENGLISH country cricket team Kent has been confirmed to take part in the 2017 West Indies Regional Super 50-over competition.The fourth edition of the tournament, which will get under way in January, will see the English team drawn in Group A where they will face Leeward Islands Hurricanes, Trinidad & Tobago Red Force, West Indies Under-19s and Windward Islands Volcanoes
Kent chief executive Jamie Clifford said the seven-times county champions looked forward to experience of playing in the Caribbean.
“It is a huge honour. It will be the perfect opportunity to play competitive off-season cricket and good overseas experience for the players,” Clifford said.
“We look forward to helping make the competition a big success and introducing the Spitfires to cricket supporters in the Caribbean.”
West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Operations Manager Roland Holder believes facing the Englishmen will also provide a unique opportunity for the regional teams.
“Regional players will have an opportunity to test their skills against their contemporaries from another region. We anticipate keen contests with our Franchise Teams. We are pleased to welcome them,” Holder said.
The tournament will precede a three-match ODI series against England scheduled for March.(Sportsmax.com)