Stafanie Taylor Set To Lead As West Indies Announce 15-Member Squad For Women's ODI World Cup

West Indies women have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup. As expected, Stafanie Taylor will be leading the side in New Zealand. The tournament will begin on March 4 and end on April 3.

Experienced campaigner, Anisa Mohammed, set to play in her 5th World Cup, has been appointed as the vice-captain. Leg-spinner Afy Fletcher also returns to the ODI set-up after having taken a maternity leave earlier.

“The squad selected shows a blend of youth and experience. We have Anisa Mohammed who’s playing in her fifth World Cup and will help guide the younger ones selected. We have five players who have had their maiden Cricket World Cup selection,” selector Ann Browne-John said in a statement.

The five players – spinner Karishma Ramharack, pacer Aaliyah Alleyne, seamer Cherry Ann Fraser, all-rounder Chinelle Henry, and opening batter Rashada William are making their World Cup debuts.

In addition, three players were named as travelling reserves which is the norm during pandemic times. The Windies players have already travelled to New Zealand from South Africa and are close to finishing their mandatory quarantine period.

West Indies will be playing the tournament opener against the hosts, New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Tauranga.

West Indies squad for Women’s World Cup:

Stafanie Taylor (c), Anisa Mohammed, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Chinelle Henry, Kycia Knight, Hayley Matthews, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman, Rashada Williams.

Travelling reserves: Kaysia Schultz, Mandy Mangru, Jannillea Glasgow.

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