West Indies Women Announce Squad for Tour of India

A T. JOHN’S, Antigua

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the squad for the West Indies Senior Women’s tour of India for a multi-format series in December 2024.

The tour comprises three T20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals, providing a significant opportunity for the team to compete against one of cricket’s leading nations.

The T20I series will commence at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on 15 December followed by the ODI series at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium in Vadodara from 22 December. This ODI segment carries crucial points for the ICC Women’s Championship.

Currently ranked 6th in both T20Is and ODIs, the West Indies Women will face third-ranked India in what promises to be a compelling series. The teams’ last white-ball encounter in India in 2016 saw the West Indies triumph 3-0 in the T20Is before India claimed the ODI series 3-0.

Following their semifinal appearance at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai, the Maroon Warriors face an Indian side that recently secured a 2-1 ODI series victory against reigning ICC Women’s T20 World Cup champions New Zealand.

The squad, under the leadership of captain Hayley Matthews, presents a balanced combination of established players and emerging talent. Stafanie Taylor is currently rehabilitating from an injury sustained and will be absent from this tour.

West Indies Women’s Squad:

Hayley Matthews (Captain)
Shemaine Campbelle (Vice-Captain)
Aaliyah Alleyne
Shamilia Connell
Nerissa Crafton
Deandra Dottin
Afy Fletcher
Shabika Gajnabi
Chinelle Henry
Zaida James
Qiana Joseph
Mandy Mangru
Ashmini Munisar
Karishma Ramharack
Rashada Williams

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: Nicholas Maitland

Head Coach Shane Deitz expressed his confidence in the squad, stating, “We want to take the good momentum we gained at the T20 World Cup into this series. We showed that we can compete against the top teams which was pleasing.”

Deitz further added, “Since I’ve taken over, I’ve seen improvements in all areas, but we still have a long way to go. The consistency of high-level performance is what we need to keep working towards and this is a good opportunity to play six matches against one of the best teams in the world.”

“We want to get more girls involved with franchise cricket moving forward and looking toward India, it’s always good to play in front of the Indian IPL teams. It is good for our ladies to start getting their names in front of those people, to hopefully open some opportunities in the future,”

The West Indies Women will begin their series on December 15, preceded by a 10-day acclimatization camp in India. The full schedule is below:

West Indies Women Tour of India Schedule (Eastern Caribbean Time):

T20Is:
1st T20I on Dec 15, 2024, 9:30 AM at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
2nd T20I on Dec 17, 2024, 9:30 AM at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
3rd T20I on Dec 19, 2024, 9:30 AM at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai

ODIs:
1st ODI on Dec 22, 2024, 4:00 AM at Reliance Stadium, Vadodara
2nd ODI on Dec 24, 2024, 4:00 AM at Reliance Stadium, Vadodara
3rd ODI on Dec 27, 2024, 12:00 AM at Reliance Stadium, Vadodara

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Conclusion
The West Indies Women are set to face a stiff challenge in the upcoming series against India, but the team is confident in its abilities and is looking to build on its momentum from the T20 World Cup. With a balanced squad and a strong team management unit, the West Indies Women are ready to take on the best teams in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the series start?
The series will start on December 15, 2024, with the first T20I match.
Where will the series take place?
The series will take place in India, with the T20I matches at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and the ODI matches at the Reliance Stadium in Vadodara.
Who will lead the West Indies Women’s team?
Captain Hayley Matthews will lead the West Indies Women’s team in the series.
What is the composition of the West Indies Women’s squad?
The squad consists of a balanced mix of established players and emerging talent, with Stafanie Taylor currently rehabilitating from an injury and will be absent from the series.