Former West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan said he is eagerly looking forward to representing the regional side in the upcoming International Masters Cricket (IMC) Over-40s World Cup.
The 46-year-old Sarwan has been included in a 14-member West Indies squad to compete in the October 17 to 31 tournament in Guyana.
Speaking on Sean Devers’ Sports Watch Show on Tuesday, Sarwan admitted while it will be challenging getting his fitness level up to scratch, he said he was excited to be selected and was ready for the task ahead.
‘It will be nice to be back in the maroon colours again. I [am] really excited and looking forward to doing well,’ Sarwan said.
Sarwan, who featured in 87 Tests, 181 ODIs and 18 T20s during his 13-year international career, said the tournament would also be a big boost for Guyana.
‘[It will be] good for the economy of Guyana. Sports play a big part in tourism, so I am sure the players and their families will have a great time in Guyana,’ he pointed out.
West Indies have been drawn in Group B alongside Australia, South Africa, Namibia, Colombia, Wales, Canada and Sri Lanka.
They will open their campaign against Australia on October 17 at the National Stadium in Providence.