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Several hundred well-wishers turned out to greet the West Indies team - chairman - 03-02-2015 PERTH, Australia – Several hundred well-wishers turned out to greet the West Indies team as they were hosted to a ‘home away from home’ event at the Perth Cultural Centre on Sunday. Fans, many of them from the West Indians were dressed their maroon jerseys and others showcased their island’s national colours. They joined the team at a street party-styled evening which took on a distinct Caribbean flavour with music and food. The event was the city’s official welcome for the team and was jointly organized by the Perth Caribbean Society and the City of Perth council. West Indies captain Jason Holder presented a specially signed West Indies team shirt to Dr Kim Hames. Tahj Reid, a 12-year-old Jamaican, sang “Rally Round The West Indies”. After the formal programme the players signed autographs and took photos with their adoring fans. “We didn’t really expect so many people but after we went on stage to be introduced and say hello to the fans, we were truly touched,” said allrounder Darren Sammy, the West Indies T20 captain. “We have a great track record in Perth and we feel ‘at home’ here. This is great! This is really inspiring to see how much the people love West Indies cricket.” West Indies, two-time World Cup champions, have won two matches and lost two in Pool B of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. They are in Perth to face India at the WACA Ground on Friday. First ball in the day/night match is 2:30pm (2:30am Eastern Caribbean Time/1:30am Jamaica Time). Re: Several hundred well-wishers turned out to greet the West Indies team - Captain - 03-02-2015 Did Cal go greet them Re: Several hundred well-wishers turned out to greet the West Indies team - ketchim - 03-02-2015 More important : anyone going to see their  Games..... :-[ Re: Several hundred well-wishers turned out to greet the West Indies team - Rowe992 - 03-02-2015 Well better them that the people all over the Caribbean who feels like they waste their sleep time by watching the West Indies play. I hope they turn up against India and at least make the match competitive. Re: Several hundred well-wishers turned out to greet the West Indies team - boquiesse - 03-02-2015 Dem "West Indians" shoulda boycott de rass. But anyting for a lime. Re: Several hundred well-wishers turned out to greet the West Indies team - Calypso - 03-02-2015 [quote author=boquiesse link=topic=96220.msg622832#msg622832 date=1425333880] Dem "West Indians" shoulda boycott de rass. But anyting for a lime. [/quote] I googled "Perth Caribbean Association" .... seems they looking for drummers and a conch blower for de ground.  Dem bannuhs organizing pre and post match drinks lime .... Re: Several hundred well-wishers turned out to greet the West Indies team - Calypso - 03-02-2015 [quote author=The Captain link=topic=96220.msg622810#msg622810 date=1425326183] Did Cal go greet them [/quote] What do you think? ;D ;D Re: Several hundred well-wishers turned out to greet the West Indies team - Calypso - 03-03-2015 @Ketch ... yuh cuz in this Association ? 8) Re: Several hundred well-wishers turned out to greet the West Indies team - ketchim - 03-03-2015 doubt it : dem 2 only sport is chasing skirts. Their Dad travelled to Singapore : married and brought back a girl younger than his 2 boys  :-[