Natasha McLean returns, damage places Campbelle out of NZ collection

West Indies Selectors have recalled Natasha McLean for the primary time in two years, to face New Zealand Girls within the first two One-Day Internationals of the three-match collection which will get underway right here Monday.

The 27-year-old batsman has additionally not featured in an ODI for the Caribbean aspect in three years however has been included in a 13-squad introduced Sunday.

All-rounder Hayley Matthews will lead the unit in her first-ever marketing campaign as captain and may have at her disposal veteran seamer Shakera Selman who has been named vice-captain.

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Nonetheless, she should do with out the companies of 1 the aspect’s main batsmen as Shemaine Campbelle has been sidelined by damage for the whole ODI and T20 collection.

“The CG United ODI Collection in opposition to New Zealand is one other alternative to proceed to construct the group. The panel as soon as once more has blended growing and senior gamers,” mentioned chief selector, Ann Browne-John.

“Sadly, Shemaine Campbelle has been dominated out of the collection by damage. Whereas it is a blow to each the batting and wicket maintaining departments, it permits the upcoming wicketkeepers to showcase their expertise.

“It’s hoped that significantly the batters will use this CG United ODI collection to get some massive scores which is able to increase confidence.”

Cherry-Ann Fraser, Jannillea Glasgow, Sheneta Grimmond, named within the initially 17-member squad, will function reserves.

The ODI collection was scheduled to start final Friday on the Vivian Richards Cricket Floor however was rescheduled as a result of passage of Tropical Storm Fiona.

SQUAD – Hayley Matthews (captain), Shakera Selman (vice-captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Kyshona Knight, Natasha McLean, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams.

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