West Indies announce squad for ODI series against England

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Oct 30, 2024, 09:26 IST

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West Indies have named a 15-man squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, bringing back Shimron Hetmyer to replace Alick Athanaze. The series kicks off in Antigua and ends in Barbados on November 6. Following this, a T20 series will commence on November 9. Coach Daren Sammy is looking forward to the challenge.

West Indies announce squad for ODI series against England

Shai Hope (AFP Photo)

West Indies have announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against England. The series begins in Antigua on Thursday and concludes with a match in Barbados on November 6.
The squad sees the return of Shimron Hetmyer, who last played in December of the previous year. He replaces Alick Athanaze, marking the only change from the team that recently toured Sri Lanka.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy commented on the upcoming games: "Playing against England always provides a new challenge and reignites a rivalry that the players and the people of the Caribbean are eager for."

Following the ODI series, West Indies will play England in a five-match T20 series starting on November 9, with the squad for these matches yet to be announced.
Here is the full West Indies men's squad for the ODI series:
Shai Hope (C), Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Hayden Walsh Jr, Romario Shepherd.

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