Cricket West Indies (CWI) made an official announcement on Thursday, revealing that Shane Dowrich, the seasoned wicket-keeper/batsman, has determined to retire from worldwide cricket with quick impact.
Consequently, he has additionally withdrawn from the West Indies squad for the upcoming CG United One-Day Worldwide (ODI) Sequence in opposition to England.
Dowrich made his debut on the worldwide stage in opposition to Australia in Dominica again in 2015. All through his profession, he participated in 35 Check matches, amassing a complete of 1,570 runs, which included three centuries, together with his highest rating being an unbeaten 125 in opposition to Sri Lanka in Trinidad in 2018. Behind the stumps, he demonstrated his prowess by taking 85 catches and executing 5 stumpings. Dowrich additionally made a solitary look in a One-Day Worldwide (ODI) match in Eire in Might 2019.
CWI expressed its gratitude to Dowrich for his vital contributions to West Indies cricket and prolonged their greatest needs for his future endeavors. Miles Bascombe, CWI’s Director of Cricket, acknowledged Dowrich’s dedication, describing him as a disciplined and hard-working cricketer who persistently gave his greatest each on and off the sector.
Bascombe additionally recalled Dowrich’s memorable Check century on dwelling soil in Barbados in 2019, which performed an important function within the West Indies’ victory over England and the retention of the Wisden Trophy. Bascombe acknowledged that the choice to retire is a troublesome one and revered Dowrich’s alternative as he steps away from the worldwide area.
In gentle of Dowrich’s retirement, the CWI Choice Panel has opted to not identify a alternative for the three-match Sequence, leading to a squad of 14 gamers representing West Indies. The CG United ODI Sequence will comprise three matches, commencing with two CG United ODIs on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday, December 3, and Wednesday, December 6.
The primary CG United ODI can be a day sport beginning at 9:30 a.m., whereas the second CG United ODI can be a day/evening encounter commencing at 1:30 p.m.
The collection will then transfer to Barbados for the third and ultimate CG United ODI, set to happen at Kensington Oval on Saturday, December 9. This match may also be performed as a day/evening contest and can begin at 1:30 p.m.
Followers can safe their tickets prematurely, benefiting from value financial savings in comparison with buying tickets on the venue field workplace (the financial savings are included within the on-line worth). Tickets can be found via the Windies Tickets service offered by Mastercard at www.tickets.windiescricket.com.
Followers have the pliability to pick out their most well-liked seats and might simply obtain or print their tickets from their Windies Tickets account to current on the venue entrance. Moreover, the venue field workplace on the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium can be open for ticket gross sales. Followers can go to throughout non-match days from 9:00 a.m. to five:00 p.m., and on match days, the field workplace will open two hours earlier than the official begin of play.
Full squad
Shai Hope (Captain), Alzarri Joseph (Vice Captain), Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, 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 a.m.
- Wednesday, December 6: 2nd CG United ODI at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua – 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, December 9: third CG United ODI at Kensington Oval, Barbados – 1:30 p.m.
