Cricket West Indies introduced its 15-member squad for the ICC Ladies’s T20 World Cup 2024 in October. The match was moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates and can go on from October 3-20.
West Indies are positioned in Group B together with Bangladesh, England, Scotland and South Africa.
The squad has a mixture of youth and expertise below the management of skipper Hayley Matthews.
The most important improvement is the return of explosive batter Deandra Dottin to the Windies fold. Two years after a shock retirement announcement, Dottin’s availability will come as a giant shot within the arm for the facet. Dottin had opened up a couple of “non-conducive” setting throughout the West Indies set-up however took again her choice final month with the World Cup in thoughts.
The squad, led by Captain Hayley Matthews, options a mixture of skilled gamers and promising expertise, reflecting the depth and flexibility of West Indies ladies’s cricket.
“We’ve got a well-balanced group with a mix of expertise and youth, and we consider this group has what it takes to compete strongly on the T20 World Cup. Our preparation has been thorough, and the administration group has labored tirelessly to make sure the gamers are prepared for the challenges forward,” Head Coach Shane Deitz mentioned of the facet.
“The gamers have proven nice dedication and willpower all through our preparations. We’re targeted on executing our sport plan and making the West Indies proud on the world stage.”
West Indies will start its marketing campaign on October 4 towards South Africa.
West Indies Ladies’s T20 Squad:
Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Nerissa Crafton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor