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Romario Shepherd played his last ODI in December 2024.
The West Indies have announced their team for the three -match ODI series against Pakistan. This time fast bowler Aljari Joseph has been rested, while all -rounder Romario Shepherd has returned to the ODI team.
Aljari Joseph was also rested in the T20 series against Pakistan earlier. The team management is continuously giving them a break, keeping in mind their workload.
At the same time, Romario Shepherd last played an ODI match in December 2024. He was not part of the team in the ODI series against England and Ireland this year.
West Indies eye on direct qualification for 2027 ODI World Cup The West Indies are currently ranked 10th in the ODI rankings and are eyeing direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The team’s head coach Darren Sammy said, ‘Pakistan is a different challenge. Playing against them can give us important ranking points which are necessary for the preparation of the World Cup.
Zediah Blades has been included in the team 23 -year -old left arm fast bowler Zediah Blades has got a chance in place of Aljari Joseph. Blades have played only 1 ODI and 4 T20 matches so far and are capable of swinging with a new ball.
Zediah Blades has played an ODI match so far.
West Indies lost 2–1 in T20 series Recently, the West Indies had to face a T20 series 2–1 defeat to Pakistan, but their domestic performance in ODIs has been strong. He has won the last three ODI series at home.
All three matches of the series will be played on 8, 10 and 12 August at Brian Lara Cricket Academy of Trinidad.
West Indies ODI team: Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Zediah Blade, Kesi Carte, Roston Chase, Matthew Ford, Justin Greaves, Aamir Jungu, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Moti, Sherfen Roderford, Zon Sels, Romario Shepherd.
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