West Indies women’s head coach, Vasbert Drakes, believes the challenging English conditions confronting his side will make for better players once they can learn from the experience.

The reigning Twenty20 champions are currently undergoing a training camp at the Ageas Bowl in preparation for the ICC Women’s World Cup starting June 24, and have so far encountered a mix of sunshine, rain and chilly weather symptomatic of the early England summer.

The West Indies women have struggled in the two warm-up games to date – losing to a strong England eleven and again against southern Vipers Club last Friday.

West Indies face reigning champions Australia women in their opening match on June 26.