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Deandra Dottin the only West Indies players selected in the ICC team of the tournament

by November 26th, 2018

Top all-rounder Deandra Dottin is the only West Indies players selected in the ICC team of the tournament based on performances in the just concluded ICC Women’s world T/20.

Dottin made the cut despite the ‘Windies women reaching the semi-finals before being dethroned as World Champions.

Also making up the final 11 are two cricketers from champions Australia and one each from Pakistan, New Zealand.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, one of two captains to make the squad along with Pakistan’s Javeria Khan, has been named to lead the team, with player of the tournament Alyssa Healy of Australia, India’s left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana and England’s Amy Jones nominated to bat ahead of her.

All-rounders Dottin and Allyse Perry of Australia, and England fast bowler Anya Shrubsole are the seam bowlers in the squad with off-spinner Leigh Kasperek of new Zealand, leg-spinner Poonam Yadav of India and left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon of England the slow bowlers.

Bangladesh’s new-ball bowler Jahanara Alam has been named as the 12th player.

The selection panel comprised former players and commentators Ian bishop, Anjum Chopra and Ebony Rainford-Brent, journalist Melinda Farrell and ICC’s general manager – cricket, Geoff Allardice.

 

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