Three newcomers called to WI Women squad for ODI series against South Africa
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Three uncapped players and one returning from maternity leave have been including in an 18-woman West Indies Women squad set to face South Africa’s Women in an ODI series at the Imperial Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg from January 25 to February 7.
Afy Fletcher, the experienced leg-spinner and right-handed batter, returns from maternity leave while Kaysia Schultz, a left arm orthodox bowler, Mandy Mangru, a right-handed batter, and Jannillea Glasgow, a right-arm medium pacer were being called up for the very first time.
The three newcomers were members of the West Indies Women’s ‘A’ team which played against Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ Team last year.
“The return of the experienced Afy Fletcher brings added variety to the bowling particularly with the absence of Qiana Joseph who has been ruled out due to injury.”
Ann Browne-John, CWI’s Lead Selector for Women’s cricket
Ann Browne-John, CWI’s Lead Selector for Women’s cricket, said the series could not have come at a better time for the West Indies Women.
“The South Africa series comes at an opportune time as the team prepares for the upcoming World Cup. The squad has been preparing and building during the past year, even with the limitations caused by the pandemic and hopefully they can put it all together,” she said.
“The return of the experienced Afy Fletcher brings added variety to the bowling particularly with the absence of Qiana Joseph who has been ruled out due to injury.”
Browne-John explained the decision to include the three new players in the senior squad.
“In our drive to continue the expansion of our player pool, the panel has included three young, uncapped players. They are Kaysia Schultz, Mandy Mangru as well as teenager Jannillea Glasgow. Exposure to international cricket at this time will most certainly give them the experience and match time needed to develop and grow their individual talents,” she said.
“The panel believes that this blend of youth and experience will work well as we continue our preparations for the World Cup.”
The West Indies Women are due to arrive in South Africa on January 16, where they will have a training camp ahead of the warm-up and four-match ODI series against the Proteas Women.
The full squad: Stafanie Taylor (Captain), Anisa Mohammed (Vice Captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Kycia Knight, Mandy Mangru, Hayley Matthews, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Kaysia Schultz, Shakera Selman and Rashada Williams.
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