West Indies has announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against England. Sai Hope has been appointed as the captain, while Alzarri Joseph has been given the responsibility of vice-captain.
The West Indies team did not qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Now, the team is gearing up for the qualification for the ODI World Cup 2027. Preparation has already begun, and West Indies has declared the squad for the upcoming three ODIs against England. The squad includes 15 players, with Shai Hope leading as captain and Alzarri Joseph as vice-captain.
Chief Selector’s Statement: West Indies Chief Selector, Desmond Haynes, expressed eagerness to welcome England. The first match between the two teams will begin on December 3 in Antigua. West Indies is always filled with enthusiasm and hope when facing England. We hope for a competitive series, and we also believe that our team will perform well in home conditions. Our focus is on building a strong team, and our main goal is the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.
Preparation and New Coach: West Indies will prepare for the England series with a camp in Antigua in the coming days. New coach Daren Sammy is hopeful that the time spent with teammates will significantly benefit the team. Sammy emphasized the importance of preparing well to face England on home soil, believing that good preparation provides the best chance for victory.
Players Missed Out: Star all-rounder Jason Holder and batsman Nicholas Pooran will focus on Test cricket and the upcoming T20 World Cup next year. Due to this, they have not been included in the ODI series against England, opening the door for uncapped all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Ford.
West Indies Squad for ODI Series Against England: Shai Hope (Captain), Alzarri Joseph (Vice-Captain), Evin Lewis, Yannick Cariah, Kieron Pollard, Roston Chase, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Guddakesh Motie, Kejorn Ottley, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Ford, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas.
ODI Series Schedule: 1st ODI: December 3, Antigua 2nd ODI: December 6, Antigua 3rd ODI: December 9, Barbados
