“Jason is an skilled participant in our set-up. His absence will undoubtedly be felt each on and off the sector,” chief selector Desmond Haynes mentioned. “We sit up for having a totally match Jason with us once more quickly.
“Whereas it’s unlucky to lose a participant of Jason’s calibre, we’re assured within the talents of Obed McCoy. Obed has proven exceptional ability and promise in his performances, and this chance will permit him to additional showcase his expertise on the worldwide stage. We consider he’ll convey a contemporary and dynamic power to the squad.”
CWI additionally named 5 reserve gamers – Kyle Mayers, Matthew Forde, Fabian Allen, Hayden Walsh and Andre Fletcher – in case there was an harm within the squad of 15.
“We’re lucky to have such depth and high quality in our ranks,” head coach Daren Sammy mentioned. “Our reserve gamers are all A-class abilities who’ve confirmed their talents in numerous codecs of the sport, however actually T20. Every considered one of them is absolutely able to slotting into the workforce seamlessly ought to the state of affairs come up.”
West Indies squad for T20 World Cup
Rovman Powell (capt), Alzarri Joseph (vc), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Obed McCoy, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane RutherfordTraveling reserves: Kyle Mayers, Matthew Forde, Fabian Allen, Hayden Walsh, Andre Fletcher