Lewis surprised by selection

Evin Lewis

Evin Lewis, the latest addition to the West Indies squad ahead of the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup said he was surprised at his selection but was nevertheless ready to perform on the big stage when the tournament bowls off in India next week.

During an exclusive Monday evening, minutes after the 24-year-old Trinidadian was named as a replacement for compatriot Lendl Simmons who was ruled out owing to a back injury, Lewis told Stabroek Sport that he was overwhelmed by the news of his selection