Chris Gayle rested for T20 International series against Bangladesh
Antigua, July 31 (IBNS): Hard-hitting West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has been rested for the T20 Internationa series against Bangladesh.
Selectors have named 13-member squad for the series.
Bangladesh defeated West Indies 2-1 in the ODI series.
Chairman of Selectors, Courtney Browne, says “We have rested Chris Gayle and have added left-arm pacer, Sheldon Cottrell for variety to the bowling attack. The team reflects the last squad that performed well in the charity match in the UK.”
Head Coach, Stuart Law has not hidden his disappointment in the 1-2 loss in the ODI but is “optimistic that the players are beginning to understand the direction they need to go. The players are gradually working harder and we expect the results to turn in our favor.”
Full West Indies squad is given below:
Carlos Brathwaite – Captain
Samuel Badree
Sheldon Cottrell
Andre Fletcher
Evin Lewis
Ashley Nurse
Keemo Paul
Rovman Powell
Denesh Ramdin
Andre Russell
Marlon Samuels
Chadwick Walton
Kesrick Williams
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