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READY: Michael Frater is looking for a good display at the NIA, Birmingham on Saturday

JAMAICAN SPRINTER Michael Frater is keen to put in a good display during Saturday's Aviva Grand Prix at the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham.

Frater, a 4x100m relay Olympic and world gold medallist, will be part of an incredibly strong line-up in the 60m sprint that includes former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell, fellow Jamaican Nesta Carter and world bronze medallist Kim Collins.

Frater, however, remains quietly confident: “I’m very excited about this Saturday. I’m really looking forward to running against the best, that’s what I’ve done my whole career. I’m using this as a base to test myself ahead of the outdoor season.

“I’ve competed here before and I’ve got wonderful memories of Birmingham. Last year I ran really well at the Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix and I’m ready to go this weekend.”

Meanwhile Kenyan star Vivian Cheruiyot, the world 5000 and 10,000m champion and Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year, has had to withdraw from Saturday’s event after coming down with a bout of flu.

Cheruiyot, a star at British events over the past few years, spoke of her disappointment at not being able to compete at the Aviva Grand Prix.