Gayle, Samuels return to WI ODI squad
Explosive West Indies opener Chris Gayle along with batsman Marlon Samuels and pacer Jerome Taylor are all set to make a comeback in West Indies national ODI team.While Gayle last played an ODI in March, 2015, Samuels’ last appearance came back in October, 2016.
“With regards to the selection of the ODI squad, the panel welcomes back Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels, who will both add value to our batting and help with the nurturing of the young batsmen in the team,” chairman of selectors Courtney Browne was quoted by Cricinfo. “Both Sunil Narine and Darren Bravo have declined to be considered for ODIs in England. Narine has however confirmed his desire to play 50-over cricket again but has asked to play in our Regional Super50 before he is considered and Darren said he was not available for selection. Dwayne Bravo said he is still not 100% fit, but is looking at a possible return to international cricket next year.”
However, the likes of off-spinner Sunil Narine and batsman Darren Bravo have not agreed to return to the fold. "Both Sunil Narine and Darren Bravo have declined to be considered for ODIs in England," said Browne.Gayle, Bravo and former captain Darren Sammy have been out in the cold largely due to a bitter dispute with Cricket West Indies president Whycliffe Cameron.
West Indies will play the only ODI against Ireland and five ODIs against England after the conclusion of the second Test which gets underway at Headingley on August 25.
West Indies ODI Squad
Jason Holder (capt)
Sunil Ambris
Devendra Bishoo
Miguel Cummins
Kyle Hope
Shai Hope
Alzarri Joseph
Evin Lewis
Jason Mohammed
Ashley Nurse
Rovman Powell
Jerome Taylor
Kesrick Williams
