Hong Kong Sixes start tomorrow

Published November 10, 2006

HONG KONG, Nov 9: A West Indies cricket team led by Sylvester Joseph arrived here for the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes which commences on Saturday at the Kowloon Cricket Club.

On opening day of the two-day event, India and the West Indies will clash in a repeat of last year's Cup final in Pool 1.

Pool 1 will be completed by Australia who are eyeing to win the cup. Four-time winners England have been drawn against South Africa and New Zealand.

In Pool 3, hosts Hong Kong will face Sri Lanka and Pakistan who have also won the title four times.—Agencies

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