Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde receive West Indies call for England ODIs
West Indies have called up two uncapped players, Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde, to their ODI squad to face England next month. There is also a return to the one-day set-up for wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich while Alzarri Joseph has been named as Shai Hope's vice-captain.
Dowrich, whose sole past ODI cap came against Bangladesh in 2019, return subsequent to averaging 78.00 in the homegrown Super50 Cup, while there was likewise a review for opener Kjorn Ottley, the third-most noteworthy run-scorer in the opposition. Rutherford, covered multiple times in T20Is, likewise dazzled while recording a lady Rundown 100, while Forde's overall commitments for West Indies Foundation won him a first global call as West Indies begin to work towards the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.
"We named Alzarri Joseph as bad habit skipper as he exhibited development and great authority characteristics for the Leeward Islands Storms during the new CG Joined Super50 Cup," West Indies lead selector, Desmond Haynes, said. "We accept with openness and potential open doors he could be a future forerunner in West Indies cricket. Matthew Forde is a sincere cricketer who has been noteworthy. He is one of the players getting through the West Indies Institute program who can shape part representing things to come.
"Britain on visit through the West Indies is constantly loaded up with fervor and assumption. We anticipate that this should be a hard-battled series, yet we likewise accept this crew will truly do well in our home circumstances. We have a reasonable vision. We are centered around building a strong group. Our primary center is to re-work for progress at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027."
Having passed up capability for the World Cup, West Indies were rearward in real life against India in August, when they were beaten 2-1 in the ODI design. Among those players required against India to pass up determination for the three ODIs against Britain, beginning on December 3 in Antigua, were Rovman Powell, Dominic Drakes, Kyle Mayers and Jayden Seales.
The crew met in Antigua on Monday to start arrangements for the series, with nets, arranging and wellness meetings at the Sir Vivian Richards Arena and Coolidge Cricket Ground. The ODI series will be trailed by five T20Is, spread between in Barbados, Grenada and Trinidad.
"Everybody is completely mindful of what is expected as we plan to confront Britain on our home soil," West Indies lead trainer, Daren Sammy, said. "The camp will be itemized and in view of particulars which we have distinguished will be required in the event that we are to find lasting success at the worldwide level. We will have extreme focus, intentional instructional courses and all that we truly do will be outfitted towards improving and winning," Sammy said.
"I have faith in readiness. I accept when you get ready well you allow yourself the best opportunity of winning. At the point when you accomplish the difficult work, the right sort of work, when you finetune your abilities, that will enhance your game."
West Indies ODI squad to face England: Shai Hope (capt), Alzarri Joseph (vice-capt), Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Kjorn Ottley, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas