The T20 World Cup warm-up match between Australia and Namibia in Trinidad began with an unusual twist when the Australian team was forced to field with only nine players instead of the required 11. This prompted the chief selector and coach to step in and take the field to make up the numbers. Despite this setback, Australia went on to win the match comfortably at Queen’s Park Oval.
After restricting Namibia to 119-9, Australia chased down the target in just 10 overs with opener David Warner scoring an unbeaten 54. The team secured a seven-wicket victory with ease, showcasing their strength even with a reduced squad. Six World Cup squad members were given time off after their Indian Premier League commitments, but they returned to the lineup for the main event.
Former international cricketer George Bailey and fielding coach Andre Borovec donned unmarked shirts and joined the playing XI in the absence of regular squad members. They were later joined by batting coach Brad Hodge and head coach Andrew McDonald as other players took breaks during the match. Despite the challenges, the team members were happy to be back on the field after a long layoff.
The T20 World Cup is set to begin on Saturday with matches to be held in the United States and the Caribbean. Earlier warm-up matches in England and Dallas were impacted by weather conditions, but the teams are gearing up for
