Ex-Captain Misses Out; MI Star To Lead  As West Indies Unleash Squad For India Series

West Indies Women squad announced for India tour [Source: @windiescricket/X.com]

Cricket West Indies announced a 15-member squad for West Indies Women’s upcoming multi-format series against India Women. Hayley Matthews will captain the side, with Shemaine Campbelle being named her deputy. Stafanie Taylor has been ruled out with injury and fitness concerns.

West Indies Women is set to tour India for a multi-format series next month. The tour, featuring three T20Is and as many ODIs, offers the West Indies a chance to build on their semi-final success in the Women’s T20 World Cup held earlier this year. 

The series kicks off with the T20Is at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai starting December 15, while the ODI leg, crucial for ICC Women’s Championship points, begins on December 22 in Vadodara.

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Hayley Matthews Named Captain For White-ball Tour To India

Meanwhile, the 15-member visiting squad will be led by veteran all-rounder Hayley Matthews. Shemaine Campbelle has been named vice captain with experienced players like Deandra Dottin, Aaliyah Alleyne and Qiana Joseph ​also included in the assignment. 

Stafanie Taylor is the notable name to miss out as she is still in rehabilitation with injury. Notably, the West Indies Women squad will arrive in India early to undergo a 10-day practice camp before they take on the formidable hosts in a high-stake series.

West Indies Women squad for white-ball series against India Women:

Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (VC), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Nerissa Crafton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Rashada Williams (WK)

Injury concerns For India Women Ahead Of Home Series

India Women is currently on tour to Australia for a 3-game ODI series before they return back home to host West Indies Women and Ireland Women. However, ahead of the series opener on December 5, India faced an injury setback. 

Wicket-keeper Yastika Bhatia, who plays for Melbourne Stars in the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League 2024, sustained a wrist injury and has been ruled out of India’s ODI series against Australia. Uma Chetry has been named a replacement, and Bhatia’s participation in the impending home series is also uncertain.

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