England prepares for heat against West Indies at T20 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
England will implement cooling strategies, including ice packs and Formula 1-style vests, during their T20 World Cup match against West Indies at Lord's on June 24. Stand-in captain Charlie Dean noted the forecasted high of 35 degrees Celsius, prompting the team to draw from experiences in hotter climates. Strict heat protocols are in place from the ICC and ECB to ensure player and spectator safety. A fourth win for England would secure their semi-final spot with a match to spare, while West Indies also holds three victories in the tournament. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt remains sidelined due to injury but is making progress towards a return.
- •Match scheduled for June 24 at Lord's, starting at 18:30 BST.
- •Temperatures expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius.
- •Sciver-Brunt is recovering from a calf injury and hasn't played yet.
- •England topped Group 2 with three wins; West Indies also undefeated.
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat
- 6:55 PMBBC Sport — Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat
"England will use ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their match against West Indies, says stand-in captain Charlie Dean.
"England will use ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their match against West Indies, says stand-in captain Charlie Dean.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 6:55 PMIce packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat
England will use ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their match against West Indies, says stand-in captain Charlie Dean.
- BBC SportJun 23, 2026, 6:55 PMIce packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat
England will use ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their match against West Indies, says stand-in captain Charlie Dean.
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