Uncapped all-rounders Sherfane Rutherford and Matthew Forde have been each named on Monday within the West Indies’ 15-man squad to face England in a three-match one-day worldwide collection in December. The selectors additionally recalled skilled wicket-keeper/batsman Shane Dowrich, who performed his solely ODI in 2019, and opener Kjorn Ottley, who performed two ODIs in January 2021. Shai Hope will once more lead the workforce with Alzarri Joseph named as the brand new vice-captain.

However, the West Indies will probably be with out the expertise of Nicholas Pooran, who’s getting ready for extra T20 franchise motion, and Jason Holder who’s prioritising Test cricket and T20.

Rutherford, 25, from Guyana is a batting all-rounder whereas Forde, 21, is a quick bowling all-rounder who hails from Barbados however beneficial properties his first style of senior worldwide cricket after making his identify with St Lucia Kings.

“Matthew Forde is a whole-hearted cricketer who has been impressive,” mentioned lead selector Desmond Haynes.

“He is one of the players coming through the West Indies academy programme who can form part of the future.”

West Indies did not qualify for the latest World Cup in India and Haynes mentioned that the brief England collection was step one on the trail to rebuilding their ODI popularity.

“England on tour of the West Indies is always filled with excitement and expectation,” he mentioned.

“We expect this to be a hard-fought series, but we also believe this squad will do well in our home conditions.

“We have a transparent imaginative and prescient. We are centered on constructing a strong workforce. Our predominant focus is to rebuild for achievement on the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027.”

The three-match series starts with two matches at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on December 3 and 6.

The tour then moves to Barbados for the third and final ODI at Kensington Oval on December 9.

Squad: Shai Hope (captain), Alzarri Joseph (vice captain), Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Kjorn Ottley, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas

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