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Marlon Samuels was the only notable omission from the 15-man West Indies squad for the upcoming four-Test series in England starting May 17.
The squad contains most of the senior players who were part of the West Indies’ disappointing World Cup campaign and convenor of selectors Gordon Greenidge said the team was capable of rebuilding Caribbean cricket.
There are five pacemen in the side with Daren Powell, Corey Collymore and Jerome Taylor joined by Fidel Edwards and Ravi Rampaul. The squad does not have a specialist spinner.
“We feel that this squad should perform credibly. We feel we have a good mix, and we’re hoping that this mix will start the ball rolling as far as the redevelopment or the re-defining of West Indies cricket for the future is concerned,” the former opening batsman said.
New skipper Ramnaresh Sarwan, who stepped into the shoes of Brian Lara, said the tour was an opportunity for youngsters to showcase their skills. “It is an opportunity for the younger players to actually show their skills and what they are made of. I am sure that they will be looking forward to it.”
Australian David Moore, assistant to former coach Bennett King, will accompany the team on the tour. The first Test at Lord’s will be followed by ones at Headingley, Old Trafford and Riverside Ground.
• Squad : Ramnaresh Sarwan (capt), Dwayne Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Corey Collymore, Fidel Edwards, Daren Ganga, Chris Gayle, Sylvester Joseph, Runako Morton, Daren Powell, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Darren Sammy, Devon Smith, Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul.
