CRICKET WEST INDIES ANNOUNCES ODI SQUAD FOR THE TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND
HIGHLIGHTS
- John Campbell and Johann Layne have been drafted into the squad for the series which starts on November 16.
- Matthew Forde returns to ODI action following the injury that kept him out of the Home Series against Pakistan.
- Brandon King has been omitted from the squad for this series following a decline in form
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies has announced the 15-member squad for the three (3) One Day Internationals against New Zealand scheduled for November 16-22.
This series, against a number two-ranked opponent, presents a prime opportunity for the Men in Maroon to gain ranking points and enhance the team’s prospects for automatic qualification to the 2027 ICC Men’s 50-over World Cup.
Left-handed top order batsman John Campbell returns to the 50-over set up following his recent Test success in India and strong performances in last year’s CG United Super50 Cup. He replaces Brandon King who has been omitted following a decline in form.
Matthew Forde, who was called up for the T20 squad to make his first white-ball appearance since rehabilitating from injury, will once again be featured. He, along with Johann Layne and Shamar Springer, will provide support to the pace bowling unit that will be missing Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Ramon Simmonds and Jediah Blades due to injuries.
West Indies ODI Squad Against New Zealand:
Shai Hope (Captain)
Alick Athanaze
Ackeem Auguste
John Campbell
Keacy Carty
Roston Chase
Matthew Forde
Justin Greaves
Amir Jangoo
Johann Layne
Khary Pierre
Sherfane Rutherford
Jayden Seales
Romario Shepherd
Shamar Springer
Team Management Unit (TMU):
Head Coach: Daren Sammy
Manager: Rawl Lewis
Assistant Coach (Batting): Floyd Reifer
Assistant Coach (Bowling): Ravi Rampaul
Assistant Coach (Fielding): Rayon Griffith
Physiotherapist: Dr Denis Byam
Mental Skills/Performance Coach: Krisnan Hurdle
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Darc Browne
Massage Therapist: Fitzbert Alleyne
Performance Analyst: Avenesh Seetaram
Content & Media Officer: Jerome Foster
Match Schedule:
1st ODI: November 16 – Hagley Oval, Christchurch @ 9pm AST/8pm in Jamaica
2nd ODI: November 18 – Mclean Park, Napier @ 9pm AST/8pm in Jamaica
3rd ODI: November 21 – Seddon Park, Hamilton @ 9pm AST/8pm in Jamaica
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