'Yea team se kya hi khele'- Fans react as West Indies announce their for upcoming ODI series against India

West Indies have named their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, beginning on Thursday, July 27. The selection committee has recalled players like Shimron Hetmyer and Oshane Thomas.

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Meanwhile, wicket-keeper Nicholas Pooran and all-rounder Jason Holder were unavailable. Pacer Jayden Seales and leg-spinner Yannic Cariah have made it to the squad too after completing their rehabilitation from surgery.

Allrounder Keemo Paul could not make it to the squad because of an injury. Pooran is currently in the United States, playing for MI New York in the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC). The ODI series was intended to serve as a warm-up for the forthcoming ODI World Cup in 2023.

The West Indies, on the other hand, failed to qualify for the big tournament following a disappointing qualification performance in Zimbabwe. The series versus India will mark the start of the Windies' comeback in the format.

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We welcome Oshane and Shimron back into the group: Desmond Haynes

West Indies lead selector Dr Desmond Haynes said, "We welcome Oshane and Shimron back into the group. Both have played at the international level before, with some success, and we believe they will fit well into the set-up. Oshane brings pace and is a potential wicket-taker with the new ball. Shimron’s style of batting will offer a lot, especially in the middle stage of the innings and he is also a potential ‘finisher’."

Shimron Hetmyer is recently partaking in the ongoing MLC in the USA and was also seen during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). His last international appearance was in August 2022, while he last played an ODI back in July 2021.

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The first two ODIs will be played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados before the sides travel to Trinidad for the final ODI. Following the conclusion of the ODI series, the two teams will play five T20Is.

West Indies Squad:

Shai Hope (Captain), Rovman Powell (Vice Captain), Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Dominic Drakes, Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Kevin Sinclair, Oshane Thomas

Here's how fans reacted

Good luck west indies ❤

— Wali Rehman (@walirehman903) July 25, 2023

Jo team associate se haari thi , uss team mei atleast holder pooran chase etc the.. yeh toh aur bhi bekar team hai🤣🤡💯

— Satya P Singh(spbtctrade) (@spsinghweb) July 25, 2023

Nicolas Pooran, Andre Russell, Even Luis this names they should add in their squad, West Indies should think about "International Matches as First priority "

— Team India 🇮🇳 (@krirapremi) July 25, 2023

WI also sending their B team damn man it's a shame 😭

— Akshit Dadheech (@akshit_dadheech) July 25, 2023

Don't think this series is ideal prep for the world cup again bad scheduling by BCCI. We should have played SA or Eng before the tournament starts

— Prasoon Jain (@prasoonjain44) July 25, 2023

A double hundred for Rohit or atleast 1 century loading for kohli too

— Naman Thakur (@NaMAn01724075) July 25, 2023

Only 2 big names Powell hetmyer

— ROHIT SHARMA 264 (@ROHITKOHLTFAN) July 25, 2023

mayers, alzarri. bro india gonna get based prolly.

— DARK (praveen stan) (@spideyyyyboi) July 25, 2023

Ye inki C team lag rahi hai kaha hai pooran chooran

— PRANSHU (@Pranshu728) July 25, 2023