JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies Head Coach Daren Sammy has shared his pleasure in regards to the upcoming house ODI collection towards England, emphasizing the historic rivalry and the vitality it brings to Caribbean cricket.
Recent off a current tour of Sri Lanka, Sammy described the upcoming video games as a possibility for the West Indies to show themselves as soon as once more towards a top-tier England squad.
“Taking part in towards England all the time brings out a particular hearth in our gamers and followers. The rivalry has deep roots, and each recreation towards them has its personal vitality. We’re wanting ahead to elevating our recreation on house soil, simply as we did once we defeated them final yr,” Sammy mentioned. “With our concentrate on constructing momentum towards the ICC Males’s World Cup 2027, we’ve chosen a staff that may problem England’s strengths throughout all elements of the sport.”
Three-match collection kicks off on October 31
The three-match collection kicks off on October 31 and can see two video games on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, coinciding with Antigua’s Independence celebrations. The ultimate match will happen on November 6 at Barbados’s Kensington Oval, setting the stage for intense competitors. The squad of 15 for the ODI matches consists of each seasoned gamers and thrilling new expertise, with Shimron Hetmyer returning to the line-up after his final ODI look in December 2023.
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Hetmyer replaces Alick Athanaze, marking the one change from the squad that performed in Sri Lanka earlier within the month.
The collection additionally builds anticipation for the five-match T20 collection between West Indies and England, scheduled for November 9-17, with the T20 squad announcement anticipated quickly. Cricket followers throughout the Caribbean are prepared for an exhilarating showdown as they cheer on the West Indies of their bid to take down England as soon as extra.
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West Indies CG United ODI Squad: Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr.
Administration staff: Daren Sammy (Head coach); Rawl Lewis (staff supervisor); James Franklin (bowling coach); Rayon Griffith (fielding coach); Floyd Reifer (batting coach); Denis Byam (physiotherapist); Ronald Rogers (power & conditioning coach); Dane Forex (staff masseuse); Avenesh Seetaram (staff analyst); Jerome Foster (media officer).
Sequence Schedule:
1st ODI: October 31, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua – 2:00 p.m. native time
2nd ODI: November 2, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua – 9:30 a.m. native time
third ODI: November 6, Kensington Oval, Barbados – 2:00 p.m. native time
