Darren Sammy returns as captain while Kieron Pollard replaces Chris Gayle for the two T20s in Dominica this weekend. Gayle is reportedly being rested, and Dwayne bravo remains out due to injury.
Also returning is Sunil Narine, who was not selected for the Test series after missing the West Indies' training camp due to IPl commitments.
Full Squad:
Darren Sammy (Captain) Samuel Badree Christopher Barnwell Darren Bravo Sheldon Cottrell Andre Fletcher Sunil Narine Kieron Pollard Denesh Ramdin Andre Russell Krishmar Santokie Lendl Simmons Dwayne Smith
A resolute half-century from Kraigg Brathwaite was the cornerstone of West Indies progress on the second day. However, the majority of it was lost to rain. Grey clouds had circled Kensington Oval throughout the morning session and limited the day's play to less than six overs after lunch. New Zealand might not have minded the intervention. They had begun well but lost the initiative by flitting between various lines and lengths.
New York, United States of America - The Worldwide Cricket Academy (WWCA) Elite Women's Program announced that West Indies Vice Captain, Stafanie Taylor will work alongside Coach Stephanie Power at the WWCA Camp at Baisley Park in Queens, New York on June 28 and 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
The two-time ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year winner is eager to contribute to the development of women cricketers in the US, according to a WWCA media release. “I’ve worked with some of the women in the US last year and they are keen to learn. I am always happy to help in any way that I can. Stephanie is a great coach so it’s good to be able to work with her,” said Taylor.
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – A West Indies Cricket Board delegation has concluded a series of high level meetings with various stakeholders in Guyana. The meetings took place on June 23 and 24.
The WICB delegation met with representatives of the Government of Guyana, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) in separate meetings.
The WICB delegation included Vice President Emmanuel Nanthan, Director Anand Sanasie, Legal Officer Alanna Medford and WICB external counsel Walter Scott QC and Roysdale Forde.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Sulieman Benn’s fourth career five-wicket haul rattled New Zealand and gave West Indies the edge, on the opening day of the decisive third Test here Thursday.
The beanpole six-foot, seven-inch left-arm spinner claimed five for 93 as the Black Caps, winning the toss and batting first, were dismissed for 293, 14 minutes before the scheduled close at Kensington Oval.
Left with seven overs to negotiate, West Indies reached the safety of close without incident, with talismanic opener Chris Gayle unbeaten on 18 and rookie Kraigg Brathwaite on 11.
