After being sidelined from the ODI format for almost a year, the power hitter Shimron Hetmyer has returned to the West Indies ODI squad for the England series.
Hetmyer’s last appearance in the format comes from the same opposition in December 2023. Hetmyer’s addition in place of Alick Athanaze is the only change to the 15-member squad which toured Sri Lanka.
Athanaze had made scores of 10 and 1 in the series and was left out of the final ODI where West Indies secured their only win in the series.
Squad Announced For The West Indies CG United ODI Series Against England
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Even though the tour started with favouring West Indies by winning the first T20I, they conceded the series and then went on to lose the opening two ODIs as well.
“Playing against England always provides a new challenge and reignites a rivalry that the players and the people of the Caribbean are eager for. Somehow, we West Indies always find a way to raise our game when we face England.” Head Coach Daren Sammy said.
“This rivalry goes back for decades, and after defeating them last year at home for the first time in a long time in an ODI series, we’re ready to face the challenge of a strong England squad again.”
“It’s always special to play at home, where the local support brings energy and passion to every match.”
“With our sights set on qualifying for the ICC Men’s World Cup in 2027, we’ve selected a balanced squad that will no doubt push and compete with one of the best teams in the world.”
Meanwhile, the ECB announced England squad will be led by Liam Livingstone for the West Indies ODI on October 21.
The series will begin on October 31 at the Sir Vivian Richards in Antigua. The second ODI will also be played at the same venue before the team’s move to Barbados for the final game of the series. After the conclusion of the ODI series, both sides will be involved in a five-match T20I series.
West Indies ODI squad for England: Shai Hope (C), Alzarri Joseph, Jewel Andrew, Shimron Hetmyer, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr
