Gros Islet – Left-arm seamer Obed McCoy has been added to the 15-man squad for the West Indies Senior Men’s T20I squad as a replacement for medium-pacer Matthew Forde for the remainder of the five-match T20I series against England in Saint Lucia.
Forde, named Player Of The Series in the One Day International leg of the tour, where the West Indies secured a series win, sustained a left thigh injury during training on Wednesday, November 13, at the Daren Sammy Cricket Stadium. The 22-year-old Forde will continue to be monitored by the medical team as he works toward a full recovery.
As a result, McCoy, who was initially unavailable due to an injury sustained during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), has now been cleared to return to play. The left-arm seamer, who has taken 49 wickets in 38 T20 Internationals for the West Indies, will join the squad on Friday, November 15, ahead of the back-to-back matches over the weekend to close out the Rivalry series.
West Indies T20I Squad:
Rovman Powell (Captain), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Terrance Hinds, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.
Team Management:
Head Coach: Daren Sammy, Team Manager: Rawl Lewis, Assistant Coach (Fielding): Rayon Griffith, Assistant Coach (Batting): Floyd Reifer, Assistant Coach (Bowling): James Franklin, Physiotherapist: Dr. Denis Byam Strength & Conditioning Coach: Ronald Rogers, Team Masseuse: Dane Currency, Team Analyst: Avenesh Seetaram, Media & Content Officer: Jerome Foster.
Remaining West Indies vs England T20I Series Schedule:
4th T20 International: November 16, 2024 – Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia
5th T20 International: November 17, 2024 – Daren Sammy Stadium, Saint Lucia (CWI)
