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West Indies prepare to face X-factor Chevron
Cape Times
|February 23, 2026
WEST Indies coach Daren Sammy said yesterday his side had plans to counter Zimbabwe’ giant quick bowler Blessing Muzarabani, while admitting the 2.03m beanpole had the “X-factor”.
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The West Indies will open their Super 8 campaign at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium today against tournament surprise packages Zimbabwe, who topped a group including Sri Lanka and Australia. Muzarabani was one of the revelations of the group phase, taking nine wickets, including figures of 4/17 in the upset of Australia.
“We plan for every single player. Not only him. He’s an X-factor” Sammy said yesterday.
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