West Indies Unveil Dynamic Squad for Crucial ODI Series Against Pakistan

The West Indies cricket team, under the captaincy of Shai Hope, has announced a youthful squad for the ODI series against Pakistan. The return of Romario Shepherd aims to bolster the team in its pursuit of World Cup qualification, with young talents like Jewel Andrew and Amir Jangoo retaining their spots.

West Indies Cricket has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, set for Trinidad. Shai Hope will lead the team, which includes dynamic young players and marks the return of all-rounder Romario Shepherd, a player who last participated against Bangladesh.

The squad also features the promising 18-year-old wicket-keeper-batter Jewel Andrew, known for his debut against Sri Lanka, maintaining his position following matches in England. Jediah Blades, a left-arm pacer who debuted against Bangladesh in 2024, has been recently recalled, while Amir Jangoo holds his spot after an impressive start against the Tigers.

Amid a recent 2-1 T20I series loss, Head Coach Daren Sammy views the series as crucial for the West Indies to strengthen their bid for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Facing fourth-ranked Pakistan presents an opportunity to gain valuable ranking points as they pursue automatic qualification.

(With inputs from agencies.)