CWI have named a 15 for the three-match ODI series in New Zealand (Nov 16 - 22). John Campbell and Johann Layne come in; Matthew Forde returns after injury. Brandon King misses out after a dip in form. The No.2-ranked hosts make this a big chance for ranking points toward 2027 World Cup qualification.

Quick hits

• Campbell rewarded for recent Test form and last year’s CG United Super50


• Pace group headed by Seales and Shepherd, with support from Forde and Springer; Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Ramon Simmonds, Jediah Blades are out injured

West Indies ODI squad vs New Zealand


Shai Hope (c), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Johann Layne, Khary Pierre, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.

Team staff

Head coach Daren Sammy; manager Rawl Lewis; assistants Floyd Reifer (batting), Ravi Rampaul (bowling), Rayon Griffith (fielding); plus medical, S&C, analyst and media team as listed in the release.

Match schedule 

1st ODI: Nov 16 – Hagley Oval, Christchurch – 9pm AST (8pm Jamaica)

2nd ODI: Nov 18 – McLean Park, Napier – 9pm AST (8pm Jamaica)

3rd ODI: Nov 21 – Seddon Park, Hamilton – 9pm AST (8pm Jamaica)

Big tour, tough opponent—points on the line.

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The best selections based on availability and form, I think Rutherford could have been rested, he is going through a lack of production period.

Trojan Horse Rutherford 😆

@Halliwell

What’s the excuse for King’s exclusion?

@XDFIX

You serious

@XDFIX

Yuh better keep quiet.

Can't you see that with Campbell's inclusion, the practice of having a Yardie token is maintained?

@XDFIX

What’s the excuse for King’s exclusion?

No Excuse Needed.

King Did not Make Runs So He had to Make Way!

This hopefully augurs a refreshing change or, as the thankfully departed Hilaire once said, A paradigm shift

The Days of Homeboys & Favourites being kept in the team because of "intangibles"; and having contributed more claps than runs and wickets - as a putative all-rounder- are, hopefully, finally and permanently banished from West Indies cricket!!

@XDFIX

What’s the excuse for King’s exclusion

Campbell

@imusic

On another topic ,It's a question ,has Jangoo been deported from NZ?

@XDFIX

Struggles of late in ODI. He is being rested till Tests.