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Chris Gayle and Oshane Thomas among five Jamaicans in West Indies ODI squad vs England

by February 16th, 2019

Five Jamaicans have been named in the revised West Indies squad for the first two one day internationals against England starting next Wednesday in Barbados.

The five led by global batting super star Chris Gayle includes, Sheldon Cottrell, John Campbell, Fabian Allen and Oshane Thomas.

The other Jamaican who was initially named in the squad all-rounder Rovman Powell and Guyanese all-rounder Keemo Paul have both been ruled out, while opener Evin Lewis has withdrawn from the squad due to a groin injury.

Former ‘Windies T20 skipper Carlos Brathwaite and Cottrell have earned recalls, while the Jamaican Campbell is in line to win a first ODI cap after impressing in the recent test series victory over England.

The full squad to be captain by Jason Holder reads;  Fabian Allen, Devendra Bishoo, Carlos Brathwaite, Darren bravo, John Campbell, Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Ashley Nurse, Nicholas Pooran, Kemar Roach and Oshane Thomas.

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