SYDNEY: The West Indies have unveiled their 15-man squads for a series against Australia, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is scheduled from February 2 to February 13. Bishop secured his spot after an impressive performance in the West Indies 50-over competition, while Imlach will stay in Australia post the Test series. Justin Greaves makes a comeback after recovering from injury, boasting an impressive average of 80 in the Super 50.
Hayden Walsh Jr and Kavem Hodge are also back in action, whereas Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford were unavailable. Meanwhile, Shimron Hetmyer and Yannic Carriah were excluded from the selection.
Following their recent success against England in December, the West Indies aim to carry their momentum into the Australian series, with lead selector Desmond Haynes encouraging the team to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup in June during their Australian tour.
“On the back of a series win against England, we are expecting our ODI team to be very competitive in Australia,” Haynes said.
“We have some new inclusions, who have impressed over a significant period and a couple of returning players, who we think will have an impact. For the T20I series, this forms part of our crucial preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup where we are hosts.
“We are hoping to build on strong overall performances against India and England and to keep improving as we approach the major tournament.”
The teams are set to clash in two Test matches as part of the World Test Championship from January 17, preceding the two white-ball series.
ODI squad: Shai Hope (Captain), Alzarri Joseph, Alick Athanaze, Teddy Bishop, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Gudakesh Motie, Kjorn Ottley, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh Jr.
T20I squad: Rovman Powell (Captain), Shai Hope, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas
Australia v West Indies ODI Series
1st ODI: 2 February – Melbourne
2nd ODI: 4 February – Sydney
3rd ODI: 6 February – Canberra
Australia v West Indies T20I Series
1st T20I: 9 February – Hobart
2nd T20I: 11 February – Adelaide
3rd T20I: 13 February – Perth
