Australia's Preparations Ahead Of The White-Ball Leg Against The West Indies Disrupted By A Storm In St Lucia

Australia’s preparations ahead of a gruelling limited-overs series against the West Indies in the latter’s backyard have faced disruptions. Australia’s training sessions stood cancelled on Friday as St. Lucia prepares for a storm over the next couple of days. The storm, named Elsa, could also become a hurricane. Australia will start their World T20 preparations against the West Indies, with the first of the five T20Is commencing on the 9th.

St. Lucia is all set to go into lockdown on Friday morning as the tourists have been forced to cancel their session at the Darren Sammy International Stadium. Furthermore, the biosecure protocols also mean that the players cannot leave the hotel, provided it is for training and games. Elsa has reported speeds of 45mph/75kph as per the Meteorological Services. The experts issued a warning on the same.

The advisory revealed that the storm would pass near Saint Lucia or over the Windward Islands on Friday before moving to the Caribbean Sea late that day. Furthermore, the rainfalls could be 3 to 6 inches or 76 to 152 mm with maximum totals of 10 inches or 254 mm across the Windward Islands. The same could also cause flooding and landslides; hence, the residents are requested to take precautions.

“On the forecast track, the system will pass near Saint Lucia or over the Windward Islands on Friday and move into the Caribbean Sea late Friday. Elsa is expected to produce rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches or 76 to 152 mm with maximum totals of 10 inches or 254 mm across the Windward Islands on Friday. This increases the potential for landslides and/or flash flooding. Residents and motorists in areas prone to flooding and landslides are advised to take necessary precautions,” the advisory stated.

I’m interested to see what is coming our way: Australia keeper Alex Carey

Alex Carey underlined he is interested to see what is coming their way as the public have received notice to stay safe for the next 48 hours. The South Australian hopes there is not too much damage and resume their training drills when the storm subsides.

“I’m interested to see what is coming our way. There has been a release to the public here to lock down and be safe over the next 24 hours. Hopefully there’s not too much damage and everyone is safe around St Lucia. At this stage we’ll probably have the day off in terms of training and we’ll see what result comes post-storm in the next 24 hours,” Carey said as quoted by ESPN Cricinfo.

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