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Match factsSaturday, August 27, 2016 Start time 1000 local (1400 GMT)Big Picture Despite the formats popularity, it is fair to say bilateral Twenty20 internationals are not the newest fad in town. The sheer amount of effort and perseverance required to win a Test match gives importance to even dead rubbers. Bilateral ODIs are still a series, and 100 overs is a long enough duration for narratives to develop. Twenty20, more than any other format, needs a larger context: two points that might push you up a league table or a win that might save you from elimination from a World T20. Bilateral T20 series are played either at the end or start of a long tour almost as an afterthought; they are usually so unimportant that teams hardly bother with getting visas for their T20 specialists.However, these two, to be played over a weekend in Lauderhill in Florida, between world champions West Indies and the team they beat in the World T20 semi-final, India, are different. They carry an important context. While this is not the first time international cricket is being played in America, India v West Indies - two teams with a large expat following there - is way bigger than New Zealand playing Sri Lanka or West Indies.Cricket economy mostly runs around India. So when India go to America with all their delegates, when they sell the TV rights, when they sell the trophy rights, it becomes a big experiment for the future of cricket. This could even be a test run for a second IPL, a mini version, in America going forward; CPL has already had a stint in America that cant be termed unsuccessful.While these two matches are huge for the cricket economy and its globalisation - in terms of staging and not participation - the cricket carries more subtext than your usual bilateral Twenty20 internationals. Who can forget Darren Sammys impassioned speech after he led West Indies to their second World T20 title? Well, the WICB wants you to forget the man himself. He has been dropped despite his stellar performance in the CPL. Leading them now is Carlos remember the name Brathwaite.West Indies T20 success is down to their individual professionalism rather than the administration. Dropping an inspirational leader such as Sammy is not the first time the establishment has been less than conducive to their best performance; can they continue to excel regardless?Indias leader, on the other hand, is a man much relieved because he is not playing Tests anymore, but that means whatever limited-overs cricket he leads India in becomes extra important for him. He has not tasted first-hand the joys of beating Sri Lanka, South Africa and West Indies in Tests recently. Over the last year the two highlights for him have been the Asia Cup win and perhaps the Twenty20 series win in Australia. When a player doesnt get chances in all formats, his shortcomings in the only formats he plays can get magnified. The home series defeat to South Africa, and his failure at finishing off a chase against Zimbabwe means people will keep raising questions if he is going to be around for the 2019 World Cup.Form guide India WWLLW (last five completed matches, most recent first)West Indies WLWWWIn the spotlight Start time of 10 am on the weekend. Such an early start is okay for a Test or for an ODI, but defeats the whole idea of T20 as evening-time family entertainment. While this could affect the attendance at the stadium - healthy crowd is still important for the organisers - a prime time TV start for the Indian audience is what brings in the money from the broadcasters.Sammy might not be playing these matches, but that cant spell much relief for the opposition. His replacement is the now-fit Kieron Pollard. He had an indifferent IPL and CPL after missing out on World T20, and will be looking forward to getting back in form.Ajinkya Rahane does not feature in Indias first XI when everybody is fit for a Twenty20 international. While India seem to have dropped Suresh Raina and havent bothered with asking Manish Pandey to travel all the way from the A tour of Australia for just two three-hour games, Rahane is likely to get an opportunity to present his case.Team news India are likely to draft Mohammed Shami back in looking at his impressive comeback in Tests. Jasprit Bumrah should play. The other quick bowler could be a toss-up between Stuart Binny, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yadav, depending on how much batting they need from the said bowler. It will be interesting to see how Dhoni goes with his spinners given how he wasnt very trusting of R Ashwins offspin in the World T20 and in the IPL.India 1 Rohit Sharma, 2 Shikhar Dhawan, 3 Virat Kohli, 4 KL Rahul, 5 Ajinkya Rahane, 6 MS Dhoni (capt. & wk), 7 Stuart Binny/Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 8 Ravindra Jadeja/Amit Mishra, 9 R Ashwin, 10 Jasprit Bumrah, 11 Mohammed ShamiSunil Narine is back with a cleared action, and should take Sulieman Benns place.*West Indies 1 Chris Gayle, 2 Johnson Charles, 3 Andre Fletcher, 4 Marlon Samuels, 5 Lendl Simmons, 6 Dwayne Bravo, 7 Andre Russell, 8 Kieron Pollard, 9 Carlos Brathwaite (capt.), 10 Sunil Narine, 11 Samuel BadreePitch and conditions According to The Weather Channel , the 10 inches of rain so far this month in Miami makes it the eighth-wettest August on record. A magnificent lightning show danced across the Fort Lauderdale sky almost non-stop from 7 pm until well after midnight on Thursday. A tropical low currently just north of Haiti and nearing the Bahamas is threatening to develop into the Atlantic tropical seasons eighth named storm as Tropical Storm Hermine. Preliminary forecasts are showing that if it forms into a full-fledged Hurricane, it may be on track to hit south Florida on Sunday.Stats and triviaIn 2010 Lauderhill threw up a slow tacky surface, which produced only one score of over 100 in two matches, but there was more T20 entertainment in store in 2012 when West Indies piled on 209 and 177 to beat New Zealand.The first-innings scores in the CPL matches in Lauderhill ranged between 206 and 137. Three of the six matches were won by sides batting first.Dwayne Bravo is one wicket short of becoming only the third player to reach the double of 1000 runs and 50 wickets in T20Is. Shahid Afridi and Shakib Al Hasan await him at the club.Quotes The only thing that we are doing is that we will prepare as best as we can because India is going to be coming looking for revenge for the semi-final loss and we have to make sure that we are ready for whatever they bring to us.West Indies coach Phil Simmons provides immediate context to the matchesWest Indies has always been a tough side, they are the T20 world champions. They are quality cricketers and have shown consistently how good they are and we had a tough match in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup as well. In terms of the quality that we are going to encounter, we are aware of that.India coach Anil Kumble knows this West Indies side is slightly different to the one they beat in the Tests*18.20GMT, August 26: The preview had erroneously mentioned Denesh Ramdin as part of the West Indies squad. Cheap Air Max Nz Free Shipping . LOUIS -- St. Air Max Nz Online . U.S. District Judge Lorna G. 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Steph Catley is well aware Melbourne City have targets on their backs this W-League season.The club captain just hopes the spike in pressure will drive her new-look team to back-to-back titles.Cashed-up City encounter a vastly different challenge in their second season, starting at the weekend.This time last year the clubs star-studded inaugural squad were standout contenders, however that also came with questions about how such a stacked side would gel on the field.Now, having set the bar absurdly high, the defending champions face a formidable task to replicate a campaign in which they scored 38 regular-season goals, conceded just four and finished 10 points ahead of nearest rival Canberra United.Catley admitted there was a strong sense other clubs were fixated on knocking them off their perch.Theres definitely pressure, Catley said.People have mentioned were the hunted.Going into last year there wasnt much because no one knew what to expect.Other teams have really amped it up and theyve got some incredible internationals in.Were very lucky that while weve had some great players go out, weve also had some great players come in.The loss of mercurial Matildas co-captain Lisa De Vanna and Scottish gun Kim Little leaves a hole in Citys front third.But Welsh midfielder Jess Fishlocks retention is a coup, as is snaring Erika Tymrak on loan from Kansas City and poaching Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williamms from Canberra United.ddddddddddddCatley had her eye on all teams but named last seasons grand final victim Sydney FC as the biggest threat due to their balance and stability.Their base of Australian players is so strong, she said.Theyve been together for so long and know each other back to front.Playing against them is always difficult no matter what, and if you add internationals on top of that theyll definitely be a team to beat.The start of the domestic league caps a testing few months for Catley.The 22-year-old Matildas defender spent the entire Rio Olympics battling a stress fracture in her foot, only to succumb to a hamstring tear early in Australias quarter-final loss to Brazil.The issues forced her to cut short her season with US National Womens Soccer League side Orlando Pride to focus on recovery.She finally played her first minutes last weekend.I had to rehab both those things at the same time which was quite difficult, Catley said.Its been a long process, but Im almost there.The body is feeling quite good and its timed nicely in that Ill hopefully be able to get back into W-League quite quickly.Brisbane Roar kick off the W-League season against long-time rivals Sydney at Spencer Park on Saturday before City open their campaign against Newcastle on Sunday. 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