West Indies squad for ODIs named

Published April 9, 2008

PORT-OF-SPAIN, April 8: West Indies announced a 16-member squad on Monday for the three-match One-day International series against Sri Lanka.

Off-spin bowler Amit Jaggernauth is the only casualty from the 13-member squad picked for the second Test which ended on Sunday with a six-wicket victory for the home team, and four players have been added to boost the squad.

Coming into the side are wicket-keeper/batsman Patrick Browne, batsmen Runako Morton and Kieron Pollard, and all-rounder Darren Sammy.

The first ODI will be played on Thursday at Queen’s Park Oval which also hosts the second ODI on Saturday.

The third and final match will be a day/night contest next Tuesday at the Beausejour Stadium in St. Lucia.

Squad: Chris Gayle (captain), Ramnaresh Sarwan (vice-captain), Sulieman Benn, Patrick Browne, Dwayne Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Sewnarine Chattergoon, Fidel Edwards, Runako Morton, Kieron Pollard, Daren Powell, Denesh Ramdin, Darren Sammy, Marlon Samuels, Devon Smith, Jerome Taylor.—AFP