Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], August 8 (ANI): West Indies seamer Matthew Forde has suffered an damage and won’t be participating within the upcoming three-match ODI sequence towards Pakistan from Friday, as per the ICC.
Forde dislocated his left shoulder whereas making an attempt a catch throughout a coaching session on Wednesday, and the quick bowler shall be changed by uncapped all-rounder Johann Layne within the West Indies squad.
Layne earns a call-up following some respectable performances for West Indies A towards South Africa A, with the 21-year-old offering one other seam bowling choice for the Caribbean aspect.
West Indies coach Daren Sammy believes the sequence towards Pakistan will present his aspect with an excellent begin to their quest to qualify for the ICC Males’s Cricket World Cup in 2027.
‘Pakistan presents a special take a look at and problem as we proceed our push for automated qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Whereas qualifying is our fast purpose, sustaining a profitable mentality and staff cohesion is crucial for long-term success. The upcoming matches towards groups like Pakistan, who’re ranked greater, present essential alternatives to earn worthwhile rating factors to enhance our standing forward of the World Cup,’ Sammy stated as quoted by the ICC.
The primary match between the West Indies and Pakistan is scheduled to start in Trinidad on Friday.
West Indies squad: Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
Sequence schedule
First ODI: August 8, Trinidad.Second ODI: August 10, Trinidad.Third ODI: August 12, Trinidad. (ANI)
