ST JOHN’S – Marquee batsman Stafanie Taylor has been appointed the new captain of West Indies Women, replacing the long-serving Merissa Aguilleira.
The change was announced by the West Indies Cricket Board yesterday as it named the 18-member training squad for the home series against Pakistan bowling off next month.
Aguilleira led the side for six years, during which they managed to reach the final of the ICC World Cup in 2013 and the semi-finals of the last three Twenty20 World Cups.
However, chief selector Clive Lloyd said the time had come for a change.
“Merissa has been there for a long time and did a pretty good job, but we feel the time is right for a new leader and we have chosen Stafanie,” he said.
“She has done well for Windies Women with bat and ball, and has led Jamaica Women successfully, so leading the team would not be alien to her.” (CMC/EZS)
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