CASTRIES – The Selection Panel of Cricket West Indies named fast bowler Kesrick Williams to replace Shannon Gabriel in the Windies 13-man squad for the third and final One-Day International against Afghanistan.
Gabriel sustained a side strain in the second match at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Sunday and is unavailable for selection for the third match.
The 27-year-old Williams is yet to play in this format. He has so far played eight T20 Internationals, with 14 wickets (average 11.21; economy 5.70).
The third and final ODI will be played on Wednesday. First ball in the day/night match is 2:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. Jamaica Time).
Full Squad: Jason Holder (captain), Devendra Bishoo, Jonathan Carter, Roston Chase, Miguel Cummins, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Jason Mohammed, Ashley Nurse, Kieran Powell, Rovman Powell and Kesrick Williams
Match Schedule
Friday, June 9: 1st ODI — Afghanistan won by 63 runs at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
Sunday, June 11: 2nd ODI — West Indies won by 4 wickets at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground
Wednesday, June 14: 3rd ODI — Daren Sammy Cricket Ground