Guyana Amazon Warriors showcased an outstanding all-round performance to secure a commanding six-wicket win over St Lucia Kings in Match 10 of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024. The match, held at the Daren?? Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, sa?w the Warriors completely outplay the Kings in both batting and bowling.

St Lucia Kings falter with the bat

The Kings, after being put into bat, struggled to get going and were bundled out for a meager 100 runs in just 14.3 overs. Matthew Forde was the lone bright spot, scoring 31 runs off 21 balls with two sixes and three boundaries. However, the rest of the batting order failed to provide any resistance, crumbling under the pressure of Warriors’ disciplined bowling attack.

Imran Tahir and Gudakesh Motie were the chief destroyers for Guyana, each claiming three wickets. Their crafty spin bowling kept the St Lucia batters in check, and with Keemo Paul chipping in with two vital wickets, the? Kings found themselves unable to build any meaningful partnerships, ultimately folding for a paltry total.

Also READ: Carib?bean Premier League (CPL) 2024: Complete squads of all six teams

Azam Khan’s spectacular catch dismisses Johnson Charles

One of the pivotal moments of the match was Pakistan’s Azam Khan taking a sensational catch to dismiss the dangerous Johnson Charles. The incident occurred during the sixth over of the St Lucia innings. Paul, who had been bowling with precision, delivered a full-length ball outside off stump. Charles, attempting to drive through the off side, ended up playing away from his body, producing a faint edge. Azam, stationed behind the stumps, displayed exceptional agility and reflexes, diving sharply to his right to complete a stunning catch. This catch not only removed a key player but also set the tone for the rest of the innings, as Warriors’ batting line-up quickly unraveled.

Here’s the video:

Azam Khan takes a blinder! #CPL24 #CricketPlayedLouder #BiggestPartyInSport #Carib pic.twitter.com/6awMJEQydB

— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 8, 2024

Guyana Amazon Warrior’s powerful response with the bat

Chasing a modest target, the Warriors made quick work of the Kings’ bowling attack. Rahmanullah Gurbaz led the charge with a blistering knock of 47 runs off just 19 balls, hammering seven sixes in a show of raw power. Tim Robinson also contributed with a solid 33 off 20 balls, ensuring that Guyana reached the target w??ith 10 overs to spare.

Despite the overall disappointing performance, Noor Ahmad was a standout for St Lucia Kings, delivering an impressive spell of bowling. He picked up 3 wickets for just 22 runs, putting in a lone effort to try and stem the flow of runs. Alzarri Joseph also managed to take a wicket, but their efforts were not enough to?? stop Guyana’s relentless march to victory.

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The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 has been a spectacle of high-scoring cricket, and the seventh game between Guyana Amazon Warriors and St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots was no exception. The match, characterized by a record-breaking partnership and a tense verbal alt?ercation, showcased the intensity and passion of the league.

A record-breaking partnership and a challenging chase

Imran Tahir‘s Guyana Amazon Warriors set a formidable target of 266 runs, thanks to a sensational innings from Shimron Hetmyer, who scored a blistering 91 runs in just 39 balls. The SKN Patriots, led by Fletcher himself, approached the chase with determination. Despite losing early wickets, Fletcher and Sherfane Rutherford formed a crucial partnership, putting immense pressure on the Warriors’ bowlers.

Keemo Paul and Andre Fletcher heated exchange on the field

The intense chase led to a heated exchange between Keemo Paul and Fletcher. In the eighth over of the second innings, Paul attempted to obstruct Fletcher’s running path as he was scoring freely. Fletcher, visibly upset by the attempt, confronted Paul, leading to a verbal altercation. The situation escalated as both players refused to back down, but cooler heads prevailed, thanks to the intervention of teammates and umpires.

Here’s the video:

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— Cricket Cricket (@cricket543210) September 5, 2024

Also WATCH: Noor Ahmad’s stunning delivery se??nds Fabian Allen packing on golden duc??k in the CPL 2024

Shimron Hetmyer’s dominant knock

Hetmyer’s innings was one of the highlights of the match. His aggressive batting, characterized by powerful strokes and clean hitting, helped the Warriors set a challenging target. Hetmyer’s 91-run knock, which included 11 sixes, showcased his exceptional talent and ability to dominate bowlers.

St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots�?inevitable defeat

Despite a valiant effort, the Patriots were unable to chase down the target, eventually losing the match by 40 runs. The Warriors’ disciplined bowling and fielding proved too much for the Patriots, who struggled to maintain momentum throughout the innings.

The CPL 2024 continues to deliver excitin?g cricket, and the heated encounter between Paul and Fletcher is a testament to the passion and intensity of the league. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling matches and unforgettable moments.

Also WATCH: Kyle Mayers sends Johnson Charles�?stump cartwheel in CPL 2024

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In the match 24 of SA20 2024, Durban Super Giants secured a thrilling victory over Pretoria Capitals by a margin of eight runs on Tuesday, January 30.

Durban Super Giants set challenging target with Matthew Breetzke’s heroics

Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, the Super Giants embarked on their innings with a forceful performance. Matthew Breetzke spearheaded the charge with a commanding 73 runs innings, well-supported by Quinton de Kock‘s quickfire 16 off 7 balls.

Despite facing initial setbacks, Heinrich Klaasen, occupying the No. 4 position, showcased his batting prowess with a scintillating 30-run innings in just 18 balls. JJ Smuts, remaining unbeaten at 21, along with Naveen-ul-Haq‘s brisk cameo of 10 runs off 3 balls, propelled the Giants to set a challenging total of 174/9.

Senuran Muthusamy and Daryn Dupavillon both exhibited an impressive performance, each securing a three-wicket haul for the Capitals. Adil Rashid and Wayne Parnell contributed with a wicket apiece.

Also READ: South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj picks the two finalist of T20 World?? Cup 2024

Will Jacks’ towering six: A 108m marvel in SA20 2024

In response, after losing a couple of wickets in the powerplay, Will Jacks display?ed resilience, crafting a crucial 41 runs innings. His notable performance included five fours and two maximums, with the second maximum standing out as the most significant hit of the SA20 2024 season, covering an impressive distance of 108 meters.

In a noteworthy instance during the Capitals’ chase, on the first ball of the seventh over, bowled short down the leg-side at pace by Keemo Paul, Jacks executed a swivel and effortlessly smacked the ball over backward square leg. The ball soared straight into the branches of a tree, showcasing the power and precision of Jacks’ shot.

Here’s the video:

The biggest six of the tournament so far! 🚀

Will Jacks launched this one out of the stadium 🤯#SA20 #CricketDistrict pic.twitter.com/5ZkV15Ecxf

— Cricket District (@cricketdistrict) January 30, 2024

Dispatched to the streets of Durban!🔥

A 108-metre monster hit from Will Jacks in #DSGvPC! ⚔️#SA20 #SA20onJioCinema #SA20onSports18 #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/QQGpiCNujO

— JioCinema (@JioCinema) January 30, 2024

Capitals falter in a nail-biter against Giants

Despite that firecracker of Jacks not being enough for Capitals to win, as no other batter could reach the 20 runs mark. Junior Dala, the medium pacer for the Giants, wreaked havoc in his four-over spell, dismantling half of the Capitals’ batting order. Wiaan Mulder, Naveen and Noor Ahmed also chipped in with a wicket each. While Captain Keshav Maharaj and Paul ??remained wicketless, the Capitals fell eight runs short of the?? target.

Also WATCH: Faf du Plessis fumes at Kieron Pollards time-wasting tactics during JSK vs MICT ?clash in SA20 2024

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MS Dhoni is widely recognized as one of the greatest players in the history of cricket. While he is acclaimed for his leadership and batting prowess, his skills as a wicketkeeper are often underrated. Dhoni’s abilities behind the stumps have been exceptional and played a significant role in his success.

The Indian stalwart agility and reflexes have allowed him to take spectacular catches that have amazed spectators. Whether it’s diving to his left or right or taking catches standing up to the stumps, the World Cup winning skipper has showcased remarkable anticipation and quick reactions.

One area where Dhoni truly excels is in effecting stumpings. The Ranchi-born awareness and inventiveness have often led to dismissals through clever stumping techniques. The forme??r Indian cricketer is known for his quick thinking and accurate glovework, enabling him to dislodge the bails in the blink of an ?eye. His ability to react swiftly to any deflection or movement has resulted in numerous stumpings throughout his career.

Known as the fastest man behind the stumps, the 42-year-old has produced some masterpieces with his canny mind and quickness. The five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champion who lifted his latest trophy in the recent finals for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vowed to stay one more year if his body permits.

With such an incredible career that has spanned over decades, the former Indian Captain has pulled off some outstanding pieces that have left fans awestruck by his brilliance. Therefore, let’s have look at the five brilliant pieces of stumpings by Dhoni that have been etched in the memory of fans.

1. MS Dhoni against Keemo Paul in 2018 – 0.08 seconds

Dhoni’s fastest stumping ever came against West Indies in 2018. In the fourth ODI of the series between India and the Windies, the team from the Caribbean already had their backs against the wall in a 377-run chase. And then in the penultimate ball of the 28th over, Dhoni was at his brilliant best by stumping Keemo Paul in just 0.08 seconds. Paul lunged forward while facing a delivery from Ravindra Jadeja only for the ball to turn away from him as Dhoni remo??ved the bails in the blink of an eye to effect the fastest-recorded stumping in cricket history.

Ek bowler wicket lega.
Ek achcha batsman kisi match mein aapke liye run banayega, kisi match mein nahi banayega.
Lekin ek achcha fielder har match mein aapke liye run bachayega, aur ye toh keeper he dost.
#0.08sec faster than blinking of eyes.#Dhoni #stumping #fastest@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/DXF4aNQdjW

— Harmish Waghela (@HarmishWaghela) October 29, 2018

2 . MS Dhoni against Mitchell Marsh in 2012 – 0.09 seconds

Australia were batting first and struggling to post a fighting total in the second game of the T20I series at Sydney during India’s tour of Australia 2012. Mitchell Marsh tried to work the ball into the gaps but missed it completely as the white leather turned away from him. Dhoni got hold off the ball and did the rest of job with ease; Marsh failed to make his g?round. India eventually won the match by eight wickets.

Fastest Stumping Ever
Dhoni🙌🙌🙌
13 YEARS OF DHONISM#13YearsOfDhonism

@riyas8566 @thalabathe @kick_offl @DHONIism @msdfansofficial @MSDhoniNet pic.twitter.com/gz85o98qrT

— Moses Snowin (@Thalamoses) December 23, 2017

3. MS Dhoni against Shubman Gill in 2023 – 0.1 seconds

It was the final of the 2023 IPL where CSK were fighting against Gujarat Titans (GT) in quest to win their fifth title. GT batted first and their openers Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha were going well. Then, came a moment in the seventh over when Ravindra Jadeja was called int??o the attack. On his sixth delivery, Gill got deceived and Dhoni behind the stumps merely took 0.1 seconds to collect the ball which he did and knocked the stumps to send the batter back to the pavilion.

This was a huge breakthrough for CSK as Gill was the leading run-scorer in the tournament and his wicket was way more crucial. In the end, GT posted 214 on the board and CSK were tasked to chase down 171 in 15 overs due to rain which the?y did on the final delivery; hence, won their fifth IPL title.

Lightning fast MSD! ⚡️ ⚡️

How about that for a glovework 👌 👌

Big breakthrough for @ChennaiIPL as @imjadeja strikes! 👍 👍#GT lose Shubman Gill.

Follow the match ▶️ //t.co/WsYLvLrRhp #TATAIPL | #Final | #CSKvGT | @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/iaaPHQFNsy

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2023

4. MS Dhoni against Tillakaratne Dilshan in 2016- 0.1 seconds

Ravichandran Ashwin was bowling the first over against Sri Lanka. India had already lost the first T20I of the three-match series. India needed to get rid of Tillakaratne Dilshan as soon as they can to put pressure on the Islanders. Ashwin bowled the first ball wide to Danushka Gunathilaka. Sri Lankan openers sneaked a single off the wide ball. Ashwin came round the wicket and bowled a straight??er one to Dilshan. The right-hander failed to get the bat on the ball and fumbled a bit in his attempt to work the ball into the gap. Dhoni removed the bails in a flash and got rid of the danger man on the first legal delivery of the innings.

@msdhoni @msdhoni7781 Fastest stumping ms dhoni and this is a best wicket keeper in the world and best captain in India and best stumping pic.twitter.com/NVzDx9VCrb

— Haresh (@hkeshrani1) January 18, 2017

5. MS Dhoni against George Bailey in 2016 – 0.19 seconds

Australia were chasing a target of 297 in the third ODI of India’s tour of Australia 2016. The hosts had already won first two games of the series.

They were 2 for 150 in 26 overs with George Bailey and Shaun Marsh trying to form a partnership between them. In the 27th over of the match, Jadeja bowled the first delivery outside off stump beating Bailey. Dhoni made no mistake and took off the bails leaving Bailey perplexed. The square-leg umpire went upstairs and the third umpire after looking at various angles made his decision. The replays showed Dhoni’s sheer agility behind the stumps.

A wicketkeeper pulls back his hands while catching a ball because it due to the i??mpulse force acting on their hands.

But o?ne man fooled science and created history, thats why he is the fastest man behind the stumps🔥

The man,
MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI�?pic.twitter.com/PV9CUn014k

— Aswathyᶜˢᵏ💛 (@Dhonifan183) June 29, 2021

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St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKP) won the 2021 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title by defeating Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) in the ??summit clash at Warner Park in B?asseterre on Wednesday.

Batting first, the Andre Fletcher-led side posted a competitive 159/7 on the board in their stipulated 20 overs. Chasing 160 for victory, St Kitts lost the wicket of swashbuckling opener Chris Gayle for a four-ball duck in the very first over.

Evin Lewis too departed early, but young Joshua da Silva steadied the ship with all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford, adding 45 runs for the third wicket stand. After their dismissal in successive overs, Dominic Drakes stepped up for the Patriots.

Drakes’ single-handedly took his side for the finish line by smashing a quickfire 48 off 24 balls. With the win, Patriots also clinched their maiden CPL trophy.

Naseem Shah lost his cool on Keemo Paul

SKP pacer Naseem Shah gave the Kings all-rounder Keemo Paul a fiery send-off after dismissing him for a brisk 21-ball 39. It all happened on the penultimate ball of the first innings. The 18-year-old Shah bowled a slower delivery on the middle stump, and the right-handed batsman tr?ied to? send the ball out of the park.

But Paul couldn’t time the ball well and was caught comfortably by substitute fielder Jonathan Carter. While the batsman started walking back to the dugout, Shah stared at him with a lot of aggression and pointed a finger towards the pavilion. Even Paul looked back at the youngster, and both the players exchanged a few words.

Here’s the video:

Off you go‼️
Things are getting spicy here between the @sknpatriots and the @SaintLuciaKings! #CPL21 #CPLFinal #SKNPvSLK #CricketPlayedLouder pic.twitter.com/LoGkw2aIm0

— CPL T20 (@CPL) September 15, 2021

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Over the years, the Delhi Capitals (f??ormerly: Delhi Daredevils) carried the reputation of bringing in strong sides on paper, but could not match their potential with performances.

Interestingly, before the auctions in December last year, DC let go of their retained all-rounde??r Chris Morris, along with Trent Boult, Colin Munro, and Colin Ingram.

Amongst the new faces in the squad, the franchise owners went for experienced Test stars such as Ishant Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin,?? and Ajinkya Rahane.

Let us look at the strongest playing ?XI for the Delhi Capitals this season:

Shikhar Dhawan

Comin??g back from a freak injury to the knee, Shikhar Dhawan got injured while fielding in one of ?the ODIs against Australia.

Dhawan? suffered a long layoff from the national side and came back to f?itness with his outings in the DY Patil tournament.

Eyeing his pl?a??ce in the T20 World Cup squad, Dhawan will look to make a strong statement, in this edition of IPL.

Jason Roy

With Jason Ro??y available, the Capitals�?think tank featuring Ricky Ponting will look to play him for the fireworks he can provide with the new ball. Featuring for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2020. Roy has pick??ed off decent form, with few impressive performances.

Prithvi Shaw

With both Dhawan and Roy in the side, Prithvi Shaw can only bat one-wicket down. Shaw’s comeback into the national side ??has been patched up in New Zealand.

Therefore, there’s much ?at stake for the explosive Mumbai batsman, who comes in with a huge reputation behind him.

Shreyas Iyer

After Gautam Gambhir abruptly stepped ??down from captaincy in the middle of 2018, Shreyas Iyer has done well to keep his franchise?? going under his captaincy.

The c??rafty right-handed batsman has recently tasted i??nternational success at the much-debated number four slot in the Indian team.

Rishabh Pant

Another batsman from the Indian team who will?? look to revive his career through the?? upcoming edition of IPL, using the big stage, is Rishabh Pant.

Last few months, Pant has c??opped a substantial amount of criticism for squandering opportunities with his attacking mindset.

However, his record for the Capitals has been impec?cable, with over 684 runs in the 2018 edition, following up with a tally of 488 runs in the subsequent edition.

Marcus Stoinis

The recent edition of Big Bash League belonged to only one man, Marcus S?tonis. In BBL, Stoinis scored 533 runs and had 14 scalps to his name.

In the auction, Capitals had?? no hesitation in acquiring the services of the Melbourne Stars�?all-rounder. Stoinis?? provides a three-dimensional balance to the side, with his lusty blows, gun fielding, and handy death overs.

Keemo Paul

Another important player who will add the much-needed balance in the Delh??i li??neup is West Indies all-rounder Keemo Paul.

In the absence of injure??d Chris Woakes, Paul could ?offer a couple of overs at the death with his change of pace and slower deliveries.

When the time comes, Ponting and Co. will surely look forward to Paul’s cont?ribution with the bat down the order.

Kagiso Rabada

During the early stages of the tournament, in the absence of Kagiso Rabada due to injury, Nepal sensation Sandeep Lamichanne sho??uld make it into the XI.

However, once Rab?ada comes back into fitness, their ace bowler will surely feature with the ball for the Capitals.

R Ashwin

After being app??ointed as the Kings XI Punjab captain, Ravichandran Ashwin was released from the squad ahead of the auction.

This is Ashwin’s fourth team i??n his IPL career, and now the Tamil Nadu offie will be looking to boost?? his skills in white-ball cricket.

Amit Mishra

One of the most ??successful bowlers for the Delhi-based franchise, as well as in the history of IPL, Amit Mishra has 157 dismissals to his name.

His form of late has been excellent, featuring for Railways in First-Class cricket. Together with Ashwin, and Lamichhane later on the dry, spinning wickets later in the season, Capitals w??ill be a force to reckon with the ball.

Ishant Sharma

Another Indian i??nternational who will be looking to revive his white-ball career is Ishant Sharm. He now has the opportunity to silence ??his critics in the IPL.

With his supreme Test bowling spells, Sharma went on t?o state that he is good enough at the? international level.

It is only a matter of time when we see him ??translating his red-ball prowesses in the limited-overs format.

Delhi Capitals’ Best XI for IPL 2020:

Shikhar Dhawan, Jason Roy, Shreyas Iyer,? Prithvi Shaw, Ris?habh Pant, Marcus Stoinis, Keemo Paul, Kagiso Rabada, R Ashwin, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) are the only team to have never appeared in an IPL final. They had a good outing in the last edition of the tournament but lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the second playoff match.

The Capitals reaped rewards for having the right mix of youth and experience last year. Their management quite proactive for this season’s trade window and auction as a result of which they have been able to form a strong squad for the upcoming season.

With the likes of Shimron Hetmyer, Alex Carey, Ravichandran Ashwin, Marcus Stoinis and Ajinkya Rahane now in their squad, the Delhi-based franchise will be looking to improve their performance in ??the 2020 edition and reach the finals for the very first time.

Total money spent by ?DC during the 2020 IPL auction: Rs 76 crore

Full DC squad for IPL 2020:

Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi?? Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Jason Roy, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mis?hra, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kagiso Rabada, Keemo Paul, Mohit Sharma, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Marcus Stoinis, Chris Woakes, Rishabh Pant, Alex Carey, Shimron Hetmyer, Tushar Deshpande

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The West Indies announced their 15-member One-Day International (ODI) squad for the upcoming thre?e-match series against Sri Lanka on Monday. The board left out power-hitter Shimron Hetmyer and opener Evin Lewis on fitness grounds.

Left-handed-batsman Darren Bravo has been recalled into ??the squad along with Rovman Powell and Fabian Al?len.

“Evin Lewis and Shimron Hetmyer missed out due to the fact that they came up short in the fitness test. They will be missed; Lewis was the team’s best batsman in the recent Colonial Medical Insurance ODI Series against Ireland where he batted with great composure and proved the bedrock for the team’s series win. Hetmyer appeared to be getting his act together and was an integral part of the team’s batting group,” Roger Harper, CWI’s Lead Selector, said as quoted by Cricbuzz.

Harper said that they are looking forward to the Sri Lanka series as their side seems quite promising. They had a good time in?? India and grabbed lots of learning experiences from there, which will ??eventually help the team.

“Sri Lanka are a very good team in their own conditions. I do not expect it to be easy but our team has shown that it is very capable. These are the series we will have to win in order to move up the rankings,” added Harper.

Abou??t the inclusion of Bravo and Powell, Harper said that their recent performances in the domestic tournaments is the reason the duo has been picked for Sri Lanka ??ODIs.

“Darren Bravo and Rovman Powell owe their recall to their outstanding performance in the recent Colonial Medical Super50 tournament. Bravo brings good form, a renewed appetite for runs, and lots of experience, which will benefit the team tremendously. Powell, who is back from injury, will add batting firepower to the lineup, increase the team’s bowling options and strengthen the fielding unit,” Harper added further.

The opening game of the three-match series will begin from February 22 at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The second contest will take place on February 26 in Hambantota, followe?d by the final?? match on March 01 in Pallekele.

West Indies squad for the Sri Lanka ODI series:

Kieron Pollard (c?), Fabian Allen, Sunil Ambris, Darren Bravo, Roston Chase, Sheldon Cottrell, Jason Holder, Shai Hope (wk), Alza??rri Joseph, Brandon King, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jnr.

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Veteran ope??ner Chris Gayle has been named in a strong 14-member West Indie??s squad for the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India, the WICB announced on Friday (July 26).

Ahead of the England s?eries ??in March, Gayle had said that he would retire after the ODI World Cup but surprisingly changed his mind during the tournament and has made himself available for the India series.

The sou??thpaw will miss the preceding T20I series as he will be busy playing in the Global ?T20 Canada league.

“Chris is a very valuable player and he brings a lot of experience, a lot of knowledge, he lends a lot to any dressing room and it is great to have him in the squad,” interim West Indies head coach Floyd Reif??er said.

West Indies have also recalled Keemo Paul, Roston Chase and John Campbell as the three changes from thei?r World Cup squad. S?unil Ambris, Darren Bravo, Shannon Gabriel and Ashley Nurse have been dropped while Jason Holder will continue to lead the side.

“We have a mixture of some experienced and young ODI players,” said Reifer. “It is good to have Keemo, John and Roston back, and they will help to bring further balance to the team. Looking ahead to the series, I think we have a lot to build upon following the World Cup.

“We have retained a large number of players from the World Cup squad, so there is a lot to build on and I am looking forward to the series.”

West Indies had a poor outing at the World Cup finis??hing ninth on the points table with just two wins out of eight completed matches. They had a few individual flashes of brilliance all the way through the tournament but fell short when it came to firing as a unit.

Reifer said that West Indies’ preparation for the 2023 World Cup will begin right away with the India series.

“We have to start planning now for the World Cup in 2023 and we are looking for a solid squad that we can work with over the next four years. We want to build them into a consistent winning team in this format so that they have a real chance of success in 4-years’ time,” Reifer said.

“We had a number of young players in the last World Cup squad. We played some decent cricket. We were in match-winning positions, but we just didn’t win the key moments or finish off the games. The players have learnt a lot from the World Cup, and we are looking to improve their skills, their mindsets and playing together as a team. The more they can play together, the better it will be for them.”

The three-match ODI series will get underway on August 8 at the Guyana National Stadium before the two teams head to the Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad for the remaining two fixtures on August 11 and 14.

West Indies squad:

Jason Holder (c), John Campbell, Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Fabian Allen, Carlos Brathwaite, Keemo Paul, Chris Gayle, Sheldon Cottrell, Oshane Thomas, Shai Hope?, Kemar Roach.

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