The West Indies Cricket Board has revealed a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, to be held at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. Shai Hope will continue to lead the side as they aim to bounce back from their recent 1-2 T20I series loss to the visitors in Florida.
While Alzarri Joseph has been given a break from this series, all-rounder Romario Shepherd returns to the squad after missing the England tour due to his commitments with Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the rescheduled IPL playoffs. His contributions were instrumental in helping the franchise clinch its maiden IPL title.
Focus on the 2027 World Cup Qualification and Team Growth
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy emphasised the dual goals of the upcoming series β securing qualification points for the 2027 ODI World Cup and building a strong team culture for the long run.
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He added that the series against a higher-ranked team like Pakistan is a crucial opportunity to improve the Windiesβ ODI ranking and build momentum.
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The Caribbean sideβs last ODI series ended in a 0-3 whitewash at the hands of England. With home advantage on their side, Hope and his men will look to deliver a strong performance in front of the home crowd and restore confidence within the team.
West Indies Squad vs Pakistan (ODIs):
Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
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