The West Indies Squad Announced For White-Ball Series in South Africa

West Indies squad for white-ball series in South Africa announced. The Cricket West Indies (CWI) senior men’s selection panel today announced the One Day International (ODI) and T20 International (T20I) squads for the upcoming series against South Africa.

Rovman will appoint Powell as the new vice-captain:-

West Indies will play three ODIs on March 16, 18, and 21, followed by three T20Is on March 25, 26, and 28.

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In the ODIs, Shai Hope will appoint all-rounder Rovman Powell as the new vice-captain in his first series as captain.

In T20Is, skipper Rovman Powell will be supported by a new vice-captain in batting all-rounder Kyle Mayers.

Pacer Shannon Gabriel has made a comeback into the ODI team on the back of his performance during the CG United Super50 Cup last November.

Leading the Tobago Red Force bowling attack:-

He was the joint leading wicket-taker, spearheading the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force bowling attack, taking 15 wickets in seven matches at an average of 14.2.

He last played an ODI for the West Indies in the ICC Cricket World Cup in July 2019.

Left-arm fast bowler Obed McCoy has been named in the T20I squad subject to medical clearance.

Pacer Jayden Seales is unavailable for selection following a knee injury and subsequent surgery, while another pacer Anderson Phillip has returned to training but is yet to be match fit.

One Day International

1. Shai Hope (Capt.) 2. Rovman Powell (Vice Capt.) 3. Shamarh Brooks, 4. Yannick Caria, 5. Casey Carty, 6. Roston Chase, 7. Shannon Gabriel, 8. Jason Holder, 9. Aqeel Hussain, 10. Alzarri Joseph, 11. Brandon King, 12. Kyle Mayers, 13. Nicholas Pooran, 14. Romario Shepherd, 15. Odion Smith.

T20 International:-

1. Rovman Powell (Captain) 2. Kyle Mayers (Vice Captain) 3. Shamarh Brooks 4. Yannick Kariya 5. Johnson Charles 6. Sheldon Cottrell 7. Jason Holder 8. Aqeel Hossain 9. Alzarri Joseph 10. Brandon King 11. Obed McCoy 12. Nicholas Pooran 13. Ramon Referee 14. Romario Shepherd 15. Odion Smith.

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White Ball Schedule in South Africa:-

• Thursday, 16 March: 1st ODI at Buffalo Park, East London (d/n)
• Saturday, 18 March: 2nd ODI at Buffalo Park, East London (d/n)
• Tuesday, March 21: 3rd ODI at JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom.
• Saturday, March 25: 1st T20 at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
• Sunday, March 26: 2nd T20I at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
• Tuesday, March 28: 3rd T20 Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg (night).