Uncapped abilities Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde have obtained call-ups to the West Indies squad for the upcoming three-match One-Day Worldwide (ODI) collection towards England.
The 15-man squad additionally marks the return of 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Shane Dowrich, who final performed an ODI four-and-a-half years in the past.
A number of important modifications have been made to the squad, together with the appointment of quick bowler Alzarri Joseph because the vice-captain, changing Rovman Powell. Moreover, some notable omissions embrace opener Kyle Mayers, quick bowlers Jayden Seales and Dominic Drakes, and off-spinner Kevin Sinclair, all of whom had been a part of the squad that confronted India within the Caribbean final July.
Main all-rounder Jason Holder and explosive left-hander Nicholas Pooran have been omitted of the squad, with Cricket West Indies stating that each gamers are “prioritizing preparation” for different codecs of the sport.
Darren Bravo has as soon as once more been omitted of the squad
Regardless of his spectacular efficiency within the Super50 Cup, veteran left-hander Darren Bravo has as soon as once more been omitted of the squad. Bravo, who led Trinidad and Tobago Pink Pressure to their 14th Super50 title with 416 runs at a median of 83, final represented West Indies 22 months in the past.
Sherfane Rutherford earned his place within the squad on the again of a powerful Super50 Cup marketing campaign, the place he led Guyana Harpy Eagles with 278 runs at a median of 46, together with his maiden Listing 100. Matthew Forde, though managing solely 5 wickets at 31 within the Super50 Cup, impressed the selectors and was deemed a invaluable addition.
Chief selector Desmond Haynes praised Matthew Forde’s dedication, saying, “Matthew Forde is a whole-hearted cricketer who has been spectacular. He is likely one of the gamers coming by the West Indies Academy program who can kind a part of the long run.”
Haynes additionally emphasised the squad’s concentrate on constructing a stable workforce for fulfillment on the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 and expressed optimism concerning the upcoming collection towards England.
Dowrich makes return to worldwide cricket
Dowrich makes his return to worldwide cricket after abruptly leaving the tour of New Zealand three years in the past for “private causes.” The Barbadian, with 35 Exams underneath his belt, performed a big position for Mixed Campuses and Schools within the Super50 Cup, main their batting with 234 runs at a median of 78.
Kjorn Ottley, who performed his solely two ODIs almost three years in the past, has earned a recall after scoring 317 runs at a median of 45 within the regional home event.
The West Indies ODI collection towards England is scheduled to happen from December 3 to December 9, with matches to be held in Antigua and Barbados.
West Indies ODI Squad Shai Hope (Captain), Alzarri Joseph (Vice Captain), Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Kjorn Ottley, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas
Match Schedule:
- Sunday, December 3: 1st CG United ODI at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua – 9:30 am
- Wednesday, December 6: 2nd CG United ODI at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua – 1:30 pm
- Saturday, December 9: third CG United ODI at Kensington Oval, Barbados – 1:30 pm