Flamboyant batter Shimron Hetmyer and pacer Oshane Thomas have been recalled by host West Indies for the three-match ODI sequence towards India, beginning in Barbados on Thursday.
Former skipper Nicholas Pooran and all-rounder Jason Holder have been unavailable for choice, whereas injured all-rounder Keemo Paul additionally misses out, based on a Cricket West Indies press launch.
Quick bowler Jayden Seales and leg-spinner Yannic Cariah have been named within the 15-member squad following their rehabilitation from surgical procedure, whereas left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has additionally been included, having recovered from harm.
The massive-hitting Hetmyer has not featured for the Caribbean facet in any format in virtually a 12 months. His final 50-over recreation was towards Australia in July 2021. He was overlooked of the squad for the World Cup Qualifiers regardless of having made himself obtainable for choice.
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Thomas, alternatively, final performed for West Indies in December 2021.
“We welcome Oshane and Shimron again into the group. Each have performed on the worldwide degree earlier than, with some success, and we consider they are going to match effectively into the set-up,” chief selector Desmond Haynes stated.
“Oshane brings tempo and is a possible wicket-taker with the brand new ball. Shimron’s model of batting will supply rather a lot, particularly within the center stage of the innings, and he’s additionally a possible ‘finisher’,” he added.
The sequence will likely be West Indies’ first 50-over task because the ODI World Cup Qualifier in Could, the place it didn’t advance to the principle event in India later this 12 months.
The previous champion misplaced 4 out of its seven video games within the Qualifiers.
The primary two video games will likely be performed on the Kensington Oval on July 27 and 29 earlier than the groups transfer to Trinidad for the ultimate match on the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on August 1.
The ODIs will likely be adopted by a five-match T20 sequence.