For the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, which will take place at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, the West Indies released a 15-man roster. Shai Hope will lead the Caribbean team. at the just finished three-match T20I series at Lauderhill, Florida, the West Indies will try to exact revenge for their 1-2 loss to the Men in Green.
For the three-match series, the seasoned Alzarri Joseph has been rested. But after missing the May–June tour of England because he was involved in the postponed IPL playoffs, when he helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru win their first title, Romario Shepherd, a gifted all-rounder, has returned.
As the Caribbean team strove for automatic qualification in the 2027 ODI World Cup, which will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy emphasised the significance of the series. In addition to making it to the main event, Sammy wants his squad to focus on long-term success by playing as a cohesive unit and developing a winning mentality.
“As we continue to work towards automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup, Pakistan poses a new test and challenge.
Although qualifying is our short-term objective, long-term success depends on keeping a winning mindset and cohesive squad. India Today cited Sammy as stating, “The forthcoming games against higher-ranked teams like Pakistan offer vital chances to acquire significant ranking points to raise our standing before the World Cup.
In their most recent One-Day International series, England defeated the West Indies 3-0 in the United Kingdom. In front of their fervent home fans, Hope and company will want to return to winning ways and make them smile.
Shai Hope, 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, and Romario Shepherd are the members of the West Indies team for the Pakistan ODIs.
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