West Indies and Trinidad and Tobago batsman Evin Lewis is looking forward to the inaugural edition of the ILT20 after the disappointment of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022.
The regional side failed to progress to the main draw of the tournament after qualifying round defeats to Scotland and Ireland.
Lewis, who suffered a hamstring injury during the T20 World Cup, said it was a “tough pill to swallow”.
“I had the help of my family, which was the most important thing. When I got home, I tried not to dwell on it too much. These things can actually hurt you a lot if you get too deep into it,” Lewis said. . ESPNcricinfo.
“So I had to give that responsibility to my family and the support they’ve given me since I got home… I’m very grateful for that,” he added.
Lewis missed the Super50 Cup through injury but says he is now in a good headspace mentally and physically for the ILT20.
“I’m happy with the way my cricket is going at the moment. I think Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah – these are all pretty good wickets for batsmen. I think, as batsmen, we have to make the most of it. from her,” Lewis said.
The Trinidad and Tobago batsman will play for Sharjah Warriors in the ILT20 and he is looking forward to opening the competition with Afghanistan batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
“I see a bit of myself in him as he’s a guy who looks to get on with the game and try to score as soon as possible on the powerplay to give the team a good start. So I think that’s something that teams look forward to. as an opening batsman,” said Lewis.
The West Indies opener said Gurbaz is a batsman who can take the pressure off his opening partner when batting.
The International T20 League 2022/23 begins on January 13 in Dubai, with Sharjah Warriors playing their first match against MI Emirates on January 14 in Abu Dhabi.
