SAINT JOHN’S: West Indies have recalled left-handed batsman Shimron Hetmyer and fast bowler Oshane Thomas for the three-match One Day International series agai­nst India beginning at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.

Former captains Nicho­las Pooran and Jason Holder were not available for selection, while all-rounder Keemo Paul mis­s­ed out with injury, Cricket West Indies said in a statement on Monday.

“We welcome Oshane and Shimron back into the group,” chief selector Des­m­ond Haynes said in the statement. “Both have played at the international level before, with some success, and we believe they will fit well into the set-up.

“Oshane brings pace and is a potential wicket-taker with the new ball. Shimron’s style of batting will offer a lot, especially in the middle stage of the innings, and he is also a potential finisher.”

Fast bowler Jayden Sea­les and leg-spinner Yannic Cariah have been included following their rehabilitation from surgery. Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie has also been drafted in following his recovery from a lower-back injury.

West Indies failed to qualify for this year’s ODI World Cup in India.

Squad: Shai Hope (captain), Rovman Powell, Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Dominic Drakes, Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Kevin Sinclair, Oshane Thomas.

Published in Dawn, July 26th, 2023