Pace bowler Alzarri Joseph (Photo: CMC)
September 2, 2017
Bad light, rain scupper Windies warm-up
LEICESTER, England (CMC) — West Indies had their hopes of bowling practice ahead of next week’s Lord’s Test foiled by bad light and rain, as only 73 deliveries were possible on the final day of the two-day tour match against Leicestershire on Sunday.
When fading light at Grace Road forced players from the field, the hosts had reached 70 for one with Harry Dearden unbeaten on 42.
The 20-year-old left-handed opener faced 45 balls and struck seven fours and put on 61 for the first wicket with 19-year-old Sam Evans who made 18 on his first-team debut.
Pacer Alzarri Joseph claimed the only wicket, having Evans caught low down at gully by Shai Hope.
Bad light halted play after 1-1/4 hours before rain put paid to any resumption.
