ST JOHN’S – Four uncapped players, including a 16-year-old have been picked by the Selection Panel of the West Indies Cricket Board in the 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup from June 24 to July 23 in England.
Making their maiden trip with the squad are fast bowler Quiana Joseph from St Lucia, 19-year-old wicketkeeper/batsman Reniece Boyce from Trinidad & Tobago; Akeira Peters, a 23-year-old left-handed all-rounder from Grenada and Felicia Walters, a 25-year-old opening batsman and part-time spin bowler, also from T&T.
Injured Barbadian all-rounder Shaquana Quintyne was not considered for selection.
The squad will again be captained by Stafanie Taylor.
“The team is composed of a mixture of youth and experience. Performances in this year’s Women’s Regional Super50 Tournament along with the form of incumbent players over the last few international tours were taken into consideration,” said Chairman of the Selection Panel Courtney Browne.
“The panel felt that we have enough experience in the side and that all four players bring a specific skill-set to the team. It should also be noted that all four players are products of our last training camp for emerging women’s players held last year.
“We also feel at this time that these players, although not as experienced, have shown improvement and can add value to our squad. We would encourage those that missed out to continue working and improving their skills, so that they can be considered for future tours.”
Left-handed all-rounder Shanel Daley of Jamaica has also returned to the squad.
“Shanel’s ability as a player has never been in question. She however, had some injury issues over the last few years. Those issues are now under control and our medical personnel, as well as Oba Gulston, the physiotherapist for the women’s team, will continue to monitor and manage her.”
Squad: Stafanie Taylor (Captain), Merissa Aguilleira, Reniece Boyce, Shamilia Connell, Shanel Daley, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Quiana Joseph, Kyshona Knight, Hayley Matthews, Anisa Mohammed, Chedean Nation, Akeira Peters, Shakera Selman and Felicia Walters. Team Management: Vasbert Drakes (Head Coach), Ann Browne-John (Team Operations Manager), Ezra Moseley (Assistant Coach), Stuart Williams (Assistant Coach), Oba Gulston (Physiotherapist), Hector Martinez-Charles (Fitness Coordinator), Donald La Guerre (Performance Specialist), Trent Sargeant (Video Data Analyst)
ICC WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Schedule of Matches – West Indies Women
June
26: Australia vs West Indies – County Ground, Taunton
29: West Indies vs India – County Ground, Taunton
July
2: South Africa vs West Indies – Grace Road, Leicester
6: New Zealand vs West Indies – County Ground, Taunton
9: West Indies vs Sri Lanka – County Ground, Derby
11: West Indies vs Pakistan – Grace Road, Leicester
15: England vs West Indies – County Ground, Bristol
Semi-finals
18: Semi-final 1 – County Ground, Bristol
20: Semi-final 2 – County Ground, Derby
Final
23: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 – Lord’s, London
