The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Selection Panel announced the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa.
Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has earned a recall to the ODI squad, while Roston Chase also makes a return to the white-ball set-up.
“We have had some injuries to our fast-bowling pool so therefore we see Gabriel as an ideal fit heading into South Africa, and the surfaces we expect to play on.” Lead Selector the Most Hon. Dr Desmond Haynes said:
“It is felt that we need someone to get those early wickets and he is the kind of bowler that can do that. Judging from his performances in the CG United Super50 Cup, he is potentially a wicket-taking option up front.”
Left-arm pacer Obed McCoy has been named in the T20I squad subject to medical clearance, while Jayden Seales remains unavailable for selection following a knee injury and subsequent surgery.
“In the ODIs, Shai Hope will have his first series as captain with allrounder Rovman Powell appointed as the new vice-captain. In the T20Is, captain Rovman Powell will be supported by a new vice-captain in batting allrounder Kyle Mayers.” CWI said on Monday (20).
“For the T20Is, we have an experienced squad. What we are looking for is to form a cohesive unit and look at the players who we believe can form the nucleus as we build towards doing very well and challenging when we host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in June 2024.” Haynes added.
The West Indies will play three ODIs on 16, 18 and 21 March, followed by three T20Is on 25, 26 and 28 March.
ODI Squad :
Shai Hope (C), Rovman Powell (VC), Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith
T20I Squad :
Rovman Powell (C), Kyle Mayers (VC), Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Johnson Charles, Sheldon Cottrell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Obed McCoy, Nicholas Pooran, Raymon Reifer, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith
