Cricket West Indies Announces Women’s Squad for Bangladesh Tour

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the women’s squad to compete against Bangladesh in their upcoming inaugural bilateral white-ball tour of the West Indies from 19 to 31 January.

Tour Details

The tour will feature three (3) CG United One-Day Internationals and three (3) T20 Internationals, all scheduled to take place at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts.

Series Significance

This marks the West Indies Women’s first-ever bilateral series against Bangladesh, and it is Bangladesh’s first bilateral series tour of the Caribbean, as both teams continue their preparation for upcoming ICC events.

Recent History

The two teams last met in the group stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE. West Indies Women secured an eight-wicket victory at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Previously, their last T20I clash was on 9 November 2018 at Guyana’s Providence Stadium during that year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.

Team Selection

Under the leadership of Hayley Matthews, the selected squad represents a blend of seasoned campaigners and eager newcomers. While Stafanie Taylor is still recovering from a knee injury, Jannillea Glasgow and Cherry Ann Fraser, who recently had successful stints in state cricket in Tasmania, have been included.

West Indies Women’s Squad

* Hayley Matthews (captain)
* Shemaine Campbelle (vice-captain)
* Aaliyah Alleyne
* Nerissa Crafton
* Deandra Dottin
* Afy Fletcher
* Cherry Ann Fraser
* Shabika Gajnabi
* Jannillea Glasgow
* Chinelle Henry
* Zaida James
* Qiana Joseph
* Mandy Mangru
* Ashmini Munisar
* Karishma Ramharack

Team Management Unit

* Head Coach: Shane Deitz
* Manager: Sheena Gooding
* Assistant Coach: Ryan Austin
* Assistant Coach: Damien Wright
* Team Analyst: Gary Belle
* Physiotherapist: Angelica Holder
* Strength & Conditioning Coach: Antonia Burton
* Performance Coach: Dr. Nadine Sammy
* Media & Content Officer: John Phillips

Schedule

ODIs:

* 1st ODI on 19 January 2025, 2:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts
* 2nd ODI on 21 January 2025, 2:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts
* 3rd ODI on 24 January 2025, 2:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts

T20Is:

* 1st T20I on 27 January 2025, 6:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts
* 2nd T20I on 29 January 2025, 6:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts
* 3rd T20I on 31 January 2025, 6:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts

Conclusion

The West Indies Women’s team is looking forward to a competitive series against Bangladesh, with the aim of securing a series victory and qualification to the 2025 ODI World Cup.