Main all-rounder Jason Holder has been drafted into the West Indies 15-man squad after left-arm seamer Obed McCoy was dominated out with a shin harm on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old Holder, a shocking omission from the unique squad, was already considered one of 4 travelling reserves for the match and is now anticipated to seek out his approach into the XI for the Caribbean’s must-win fixture in opposition to Bangladesh on Friday in Sharjah.
McCoy featured within the opening match in opposition to England final Saturday when West Indies suffered a chastening six-wicket defeat after being bundled out for 55, sending down two overs for 12 runs.
He missed Tuesday’s eight-wicket defeat to South Africa.
The 24-year-old, who has performed 13 T20 Internationals, was a health doubt forward of the match after being compelled out of the final two video games of the five-match collection in opposition to Australia final July, after which turning out in solely three matches within the subsequent Caribbean Premier League for shedding finalists St Lucia Kings.
“Jason Holder has been within the UAE for some time now and can match fairly effectively into the group unit,” stated chief selector Roger Harper.
“He’s an skilled and educated cricketer who we all know shall be keen and excited to seize the chance.”
He continued: “McCoy did very well within the T20Is earlier this yr and tailored effectively within the opening match in opposition to England.
“He was a key member of the bowling unit and it’s unlucky he gained’t have the ability to take any additional half within the match.
“We want him a speedy restoration and hope to see him again on the sector able to go once more within the close to future.”
Holder, a former Check captain who has 27 T20Is below his belt, is a strong late order hitter and an efficient seamer who turned out for Sunrisers Hyderabad within the lately concluded Indian Premier League.
It’s the second time in as many weeks West Indies have resorted to an harm substitute after left-arm spinning all-rounder Fabian Allen was dominated out earlier than the beginning of the match and changed by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein.
West Indies, the reigning champions, are watching an early exit from the match and should beat winless Bangladesh of their subsequent recreation as a way to have any likelihood of qualifying for the semi-finals.
They lie backside of Group 1 and not using a level, already saddled with the worst web run price of the six groups.
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