Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed the international retainer contracts for the West Indies Men’s Team for the 2022-2023 season. Also changed the Men’s retainer contract structure to offer player contracts across all formats of cricket.
For the first time Young seamer Jayden Seales, left-arm seamer Obed McCoy and all rounder Odean Smith have been awarded International retainer contracts but no place for Shimron Hetmyer, dre Russ, Lendl Simmons, Evin lewis.
A total of 18 players have been offered contracts for the period which runs from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
West Indies Men’s Lead Selector, Dr Desmond Haynes said in an official statement:
“Congratulations to all the players who have been offered contracts. We think this is a dynamic group, with the right mixture of experience and youthfulness to properly represent the people of the Caribbean. With general retainer contracts, it gives us a pool of talented and dedicated cricketers, who can take West Indies cricket forward in years to come.”
CWI Director of Cricket, Jimmy Adams said:
“I am delighted for all the players who have been offered retainers for the upcoming period. This represents a significant investment in the ongoing development of our international players whilst also ensuring our best players are available for selection.”
WEST INDIES MEN INTERNATIONAL RETAINER CONTRACTS 2022-2023:
Jermaine Blackwood , Nkrumah Bonner, Kraigg Brathwaite, Joshua Da Silva, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Hayden Walsh Jr.
Meanwhlie, West Indies have announced their white-ball squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh.
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After Kraigg Brathwaite’s side sealed a 2-0 whitewash in the Test series, the Windies will face a much tougher challenge in the white-ball series, which is Bangladesh’s strongest suit.
The white-ball leg will consist of three T20Is and three One Day Internationals.
The T20I series will begin on July 2 in Dominica, before moving to Guyana for the final T20I.
The entire three-match ODI series will be completed in Guyana, beginning on July 10.
West Indies T20I Squad For Bangladesh:
Nicholas Pooran (Captain), Rovman Powell (Vice-Captain), Shamarh Brooks, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Devon Thomas, Hayden Walsh Jr., Dominic Drakes (Reserve).