Cricket West Indies introduced a squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 on Friday, May 12. The two-time ODI World Cup champions did not safe direct qualification for the mega match for the second consecutive version. CWC Qualifier 2023 can be performed throughout June and July in Zimbabwe and the highest two groups will qualify for the ICC World Cup 2023 in India.
Shai Hope leads the crew once more as tempo all-rounder Keemo Paul returns to the ODI setup for the primary time since July 2022. Gudakesh Motie, with eight wickets from 4 ODIs, can be included within the 15-member squad. The spin all-rounder made his ODI debut in July 2022 towards Bangladesh and final performed towards India in July 2022.Â
West Indies lead selector Desmond Haynes termed Keemo Paul a match-winner and stated that his all-round expertise can be essential for the crew’s tilt on the qualifiers.
“Paul is a three-dimensional participant, who can bowl the brand new ball successfully, he’s dynamic within the outfield and he also can make very important runs. We see him as a possible match-winner for us,” Haynes stated in an official assertion.
West Indies completed exterior the direct qualification spots throughout the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League and now compete with the likes of Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and 7 extra groups within the CWC Qualifier. They put together for the CWC Qualifier with a three-match ODI sequence towards UAE beginning on June 5 at Sharaj Cricket Stadium.
West Indies ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Squad
Shai Hope (c), Rovman Powell (vc), Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd
West Indies squad for UAEÂ
Shai Hope (c), Brandon King (vc), Alick Athanaze, Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Dominic Drakes, Kavem Hodge, Akeem Jordan, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Raymon Reifer, Odean Smith, Devon Thomas
Reserve gamers for UAE: Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Dominic Drakes, and Akeem Jordan
