West Indies have made two emergency changes to their squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh due to injuries. Matthew Forde and Shamar Joseph will be replaced by Marquino Mindley and Jediah Blades.
West Indies forced to make changes for ODI series
The The West Indies have made two urgent changes to their squad for the upcoming ODI series. This three-match series will begin on December 8, 2024 in St Kitts & Nevis.
Pacers Marquino Mindley and Jediah Blades were called up to replace two injured players. Matthew Forde and Shamar Joseph have both struggled with injuries, and so have their replacements.
Forde has been recovering from a thigh injury sustained in the recent England series. Meanwhile, Joseph has been dealing with shin splints he picked up in the Bangladesh Test series.
Injury concerns for Forde and Joseph
Matthew Forde and Shamar Joseph have both struggled with injuries in recent weeks. Forde has been recovering from a thigh injury he suffered during the England series.
On the other hand, Joseph has been suffering from shin splints, which he picked up recently Bangladesh. Due to these injuries, both players were pulled out of the team for this series.
Mindley and Blades make their first calls
Marquino Mindley, who was the leading wicket-taker in the recent Super 50 ODI tournament, earns his first call-up to the West Indies team.
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Similarly, Jediah Blades is also included for his strong performances in the same competition. Both players will now look forward to making their ODI debut in the series against Bangladesh.
The three-match ODI series will be held in St Kitts & Nevis, with the first match on 8 December, the second match on 10 December, and the third on 12 December.
Full West Indies Squad:
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