Spinner tells Ali Martin about growing up in a tough neighbourhood, being mentored by Narine and Pollard and his team’s belief they can win the World T20
Akeal Hosein celebrates dismissing Azmatullah Omarzai of Afghanistan, one of his nine wickets so far in this year’s tournament.Akeal Hosein celebrates dismissing Azmatullah Omarzai of Afghanistan, one of his nine wickets so far in this year’s tournament.Spinner on growing up in a tough district, being mentored by Narine and Pollard and his team’s World T20 confidencehis men’s T20 World Cup has seen some fine performances but none more powerful than in Trinidad last week.
“The West Indies is still the ultimate goal for any young cricketer,” says Hosein. “Yes, there are franchise leagues and all of that. But the feeling of putting on the maroon, I don’t think there is a more special feeling than that. Once selected, everyone comes together, it’s just a great feeling. Comrades. Yeah, we’re from different countries but that’s what makes us more special. We all piece together the puzzle. And we have our home crowd behind us.
Hosein went “all in” on cricket. He was spotted playing for Success Laventille aged 13 and offered a place at Fatima College and later Queen’s ParkClub, two prestigious places, not least for someone from his postcode.
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