New Delhi [India], August 6 (ANI): West Indies have unveiled a 15-member squad for the ODI collection towards Pakistan for the three-match event set to be performed in Trinidad, in accordance with the ICC web site.
Led by Shai Hope, the squad that includes a number of younger faces that the Windies have relied on in latest instances, has been bolstered by the return of dynamic all-rounder Romario Shepherd.
Shepherd makes his comeback to the West Indies ODI facet because the collection towards Bangladesh final yr.
In the meantime, 18-year-old wicket-keeper-batter Jewel Andrew, who made his ODI debut towards Sri Lanka final yr, has stored his place within the group that featured within the ODI collection in England earlier this summer season.
Left-arm pacer Jediah Blades, who earned his first cap towards Bangladesh in 2024, earns a recall. Amir Jangoo, who scored a memorable ton on his ODI debut towards the Tigers final yr, additionally retains his spot, having featured towards Eire again in Might.
West Indies are coming into the collection on the again of a 2-1 T20I collection loss at house. Head coach Daren Sammy believes the collection presents a chance to strengthen their case for a spot on 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,’ Sammy mentioned.
‘Whereas qualifying is our instant purpose, sustaining a successful mentality and group 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,’ he added.
West Indies are at the moment ranked tenth within the ICC Males’s ODI Workforce Rankings, whereas Pakistan sit on fourth spot, beneath India, New Zealand and Australia.
West Indies squad: Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd. (ANI)
