West Indies have dropped Kieron Pollard and Denesh Ramdin from their ODI squad for next month's tri-series in Zimbabwe, which also features Sri Lanka. Courtney Browne, the head of West Indies' selection committee, informed Pollard and Ramdin about their axing via email.

The emails, accessed by ESPNcricinfo, were sent by Browne earlier this week. Browne's message to both players was straightforward, saying they had been dropped and telling them they were free to seek clarification from him or the selection panel if they wanted. Considering the squad has not been officially announced yet, ESPNcricinfo sought a comment from the WICB on Wednesday, but the board did not respond.

Both Pollard and Ramdin had poor returns in the recently concluded limited-overs series against Pakistan in the UAE. Pollard managed 43 runs in the three T20s, and bowled two overs, going wicketless. In the three-match ODI series, which West Indies lost 3-0, Pollard scored 42 runs at an average of 14.00. He took one wicket in the 12 overs he bowled across the three matches.

Ramdin, who was recalled to the ODI squad, compiled 79 runs at 26.33 in the three ODIs and did not feature in the T20s. Browne's selection panel had dropped Ramdin from the squad for the four-Test series at home against India earlier this year. Ramdin made the news public on Twitter before the squad was announced, and was subsequently sanctioned by the WICB.

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In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Hopefully they are the only casualties and the performers are retained

In reply to Pacy


Of course, u know it's spiteful business...solidarity with coach simmo!

... however, their performances were poor in the just concluded series.

In reply to BeatDball

I would not say so until I see the final selection.

Tri-series in Zimbabwe..Ideal opportunity

For Zimbabwe to beat up Mindies..

In reply to Pacy

There were performers?

We on this side of the pond call it progress in decision making!

In reply to VIX

ThAt is the reason I am waiting for the final team. Looking to see who else is dropped

In reply to BeatDball

Yep

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Told Ramdin that was his last appearance in WI colours for deliberately running out WI inform player.

Ramdin had ok returns not droppable in my opinion, others had much worse.

In reply to VIX

Lol

Ramdin did so so, which is great by WI standards.

It is about time.
These guys are Bums, especially Pollard.
Samuels should have been included in that group

In reply to Trinidave

I would venture to say that he was exceptionally moderate

In reply to VIX

Pollard has been below par. Now is Pooran time, Zimbabwe a good time for him to get in the groove. Not hurting my head over these droppings.

Dropney Browne living up to his name. Dropping players left, right, and center.

Skunt is gone for good

In reply to jen

But Pooran is not in the team... Charles who had a great series against Pak is rewarded with selection and assured place as a part time wicket keeper.

Looks like performance is necessary only for a specific few

In reply to Pacy

Yeah, and all these years ramdin kept his place in the side without performing, and then you guys kept quiet