West Indies announce their squad for the first two ODIs against England

All-rounder Stafanie Taylor will not be participating in the series. She was hurt while competing against New Zealand in September, and as she hasn't fully recovered, she is still not included in the squad. Kaysia Schultz, a 25-year-old left-arm spinner, has been called up for the first time internationally.

Hayley Matthews in a file photo. (Image: Twitter)
By Kshitij Ojha | Dec 1, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

West Indies and England’s three-match Women’s ODI series is set to take place in Antigua from December 4 to December 9. Shemaine Campbelle and Kycia Knight, two experienced wicketkeeper-batswomen, were re-inducted into the squad by the hosts for the three-match ODI series. All-rounder Stafanie Taylor will not be participating in the series. She was hurt while competing against New Zealand in September, and as she hasn’t fully recovered, she is still not included in the squad. Kaysia Schultz, a 25-year-old left-arm spinner, has been called up for the first time internationally.

“The return of Shemaine Campbelle and Kycia Knight to the ODI squad after missing the last series due to injury will bolster the team in the absence of the experienced Stafanie Taylor who is still recuperating from an injury sustained during September’s series against New Zealand. The ODI matches are vital as points earned will take us a step closer towards automatic qualification for the next ICC Women’s World Cup in 2025,” Lead Selector Ann Browne-John said in an official statement released by CWI.

Read more: All you need to know about the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup

Important series for WC qualification chances

“This series against England comes on the heels of the New Zealand tour to the West Indies and continues our important preparation for the upcoming Tri Series against India and South Africa and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to follow. It gives the players a great opportunity to develop and push for final selection for the Tri-Series and World Cup,” she added. The ODI Series is the West Indies’ second chance to advance in the ICC Women’s Championship (IWC). The top five IWC teams will automatically secure a spot in the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier will be required for the five teams left in the IWC.

West Indies ODI squad: Hayley Matthews (capt), Shakera Selman (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Sheneta Grimmond, Chinelle Henry, Kycia Knight (wk), Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Kaysia Schultz and Rashada Williams.





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