Cricket West Indies have announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming IND vs WI ODI series. Shimron Hetmyer and Oshane Thomas make a return after long spell on the sidelines. Nicholas Pooran meanwhile is unavailable due to MLC commitments while Jason Holder is also not involved. The India vs West Indies ODI series kicks off on July 27.
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CWI named the team after a four-day training camp at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Hetmyer last played for West Indies in August 2022 but returns after a year out. Fast bowler Jayden Seales and leg-spinner Yannic Cariah have been included following their rehabilitation from surgery. Gudakesh Motie also returns after recovering from his injury.
“We welcome Oshane and Shimron back into the group. Both have played at the international level before, with some success, and we believe they will fit well into the set-up. Oshane brings pace and is a potential wicket-taker with the new ball. Shimron’s style of batting will offer a lot especially in the middle stage of the innings and he is also a potential ‘finisher’,” said CWI Chief Selector Desmond Haynes.
The CWI release mentions both Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder were unavailable for selection for the IND vs WI series. Jason Holder featured in the two Tests against India, but will not play the ODIs. Pooran meanwhile is in the US, plying his trade in Major League Cricket.
It is West Indies’ first ODI series since their World Cup qualifying campaign. After failing to qualify for the World Cup 2023 in India, Shai Hope and Co will hope to bounce back in the three match series.
West Indies squad: Shai Hope (Captain), Rovman Powell (Vice-Captain), Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Dominic Drakes, Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Kevin Sinclair and Oshane Thomas.
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