WI vs BAN LIVE: Keemo Paul ruled out of ODI series: Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel has named Romario Shepherd in the 13-member squad to face Bangladesh in the three-match CG United One-Day International (ODI) Series. Shepherd was originally a reserve but will now replace Keemo Paul, who tested positive for COVID-19 and is therefore unavailable. Odean Smith has been added as the reserve. Follow WI vs BAN LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
WI vs BAN LIVE: Keemo Paul ruled out of ODI series against Bangladesh after testing Covid-19 positive, Romario Shepherd named replacement
Shepherd bowled well in the recent T20 International (T20I) Series, where he was the leading wicket-taker with 6 wickets (average 11.33; economy 7.5) including a career-best 3-21 in the first T20I at Windsor Park, Dominica. He will now have the opportunity, subject to selection, to play more games in front of his home crowd at the Guyana National Stadium.
The CG United ODI Series is due to bowl off on Sunday. First ball is 9:30am (8:30am Jamaica Time).
Fans can book their seats via www.windiescricket.com/tickets safe in the knowledge you can select your preferred seats before getting to the ground and avoid queues. Online purchases allow fans to save the tickets to a mobile device or print out at home to present for scanning at the stadium.
Ticket prices will range from US$6 (GUY$1200) for the Mound/Grounds, to US$15 (GUY$3000) for the Orange Stand or US$25 (GUY$5000) for the best seats in the Red and Green Stands. Children under 16 and Seniors receive free entry. The stadium box office is also open for ticket sales.
WI vs BAN LIVE: Keemo Paul ruled out of ODI series against Bangladesh after testing Covid-19 positive, Romario Shepherd named replacement
Fans can watch live on ESPN Caribbean and listen to live radio commentary on the Windies Cricket YouTube channel.
FULL SQUAD
- Nicholas Pooran (Captain)
Shai Hope (Vice Captain)
Shamarh Brooks
Kaecy Carty - Akeal Hosein
Alzarri Joseph
Brandon King
Kyle Mayers
Gudakesh Motie
Anderson Phillip
Rovman Powell
Jayden Seales
Romario Shepherd
Reserve: Odean Smith
WI vs BAN LIVE: Keemo Paul ruled out of ODI series against Bangladesh after testing Covid-19 positive, Romario Shepherd named replacement
MATCH SCHEDULE – Bangladesh tour of West Indies
Padma Bridge – Dream Fulfilled – Friendship Test Series, presented by Walton
16-20 June: 1st Test – Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua – West Indies won by 7 wickets
24-28 June: 2nd Test – Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia –West Indies won by 10 wickets
T20 International Series
2 July: 1st T20I – Windsor Park, Dominica – No result
3 July: 2nd T20I – Windsor Park, Dominica – West Indies won by 35 runs
7 July: 3rd T20I – Guyana National Stadium, Guyana – West Indies won by 5 wickets
CG United One-Day International Series
10 July: 1st CG United ODI – Guyana National Stadium, Guyana. Local start time 9:30am/8:30am Jamaica
13 July: 2nd CG United ODI – Guyana National Stadium, Guyana. Local start time 9:30am/8:30am Jamaica
16 July: 3rd CG United ODI – Guyana National Stadium, Guyana. Local start time 9:30am/8:30am Jamaica
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