The West Indies Women’s team selectors have included the Under-19 World Cup trio of Zaida James, Trishan
Holder and Djenaba Joseph in a 15-member squad announced to compete in this month’s ICC Twenty20
World Cup in South Africa.
All three players, who have already made their senior team debuts, will be joined by veteran seamer Shakera Selman, Chinelle Henry and Chedean Nation, who missed most of the recent T20 International Tri-Series against India and South Africa through injury.
Former captain Stafanie Taylor has been named in the unit but faces a final fitness assessment before her place is
confirmed.
“The selectors have opted for a blend of youth and experience for the upcoming T20 World Cup,” said chief selector Ann Browne-John.
Four senior players who have been out through injury have returned – Stafanie Taylor, Shakera Selman, Chinelle Henry and Chedean Nation.”
“We continue the developmental pathway
to grow women’s cricket in the region,
hence we feel the time is right to include
three of the Under-19 Rising Stars in the
squad.”
The left-handed James, with two fifties
in the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s
World Cup, made her senior team debut
in the final game of the Tri-Series.
Holder, meanwhile, played three T20Is
last month on England Women’s fivematch
tour of the Caribbean, after making
her debut for Barbados at last year’
Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Joseph also made her international debut
against England Women before playing in
the final match of the recent Tri-Series.
“Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph and Trishan
Holder have been making great progress
and have been included in the squad,”
Browne-John continued.
“Zaida brings both left-hand batting and
left-arm orthodox bowling, both of which
the team has been missing in recent time.
“Djenaba is a batting allrounder and
Trishan a powerful striker and wicketkeeping
option. They have all proven that
they can hold their own at this level.
“We believe the 15 players consist of a
good all-round mix and we expect them
to be able to compete in this World
Cup.”
West Indies Women, the 2016
champions, will compete in Group
2 alongside England, India, Pakistan
and Ireland in the February 10-26
tournament.
SQUAD –
Hayley Matthews (captain), Shemaine Campbelle
(vice captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Afy
Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Trishan
Holder, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, Chedean
Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman,
Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams.
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