HIGHLIGHTS
- Former West Indies U-19 Captain Ackeem Auguste earns maiden call-up to the ODI squad, replacing injured Evin Lewis.
- Khary Pierre recalled to bolster spin options while Alick Athanaze included to bolster batting against spin.
- Ramon Simmonds and Amir Jangoo included in T20I squad.
- Preparatory camp underway at Super Kings Academy in Chennai, India.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua- Cricket West Indies has announced the squads for the three (3) One Day Internationals and three (3) T20 International matches against Bangladesh from October 18 -31 in Dhaka and Chattogram, respectively.
Following a fourth consecutive home series triumph, with the recent victory against Pakistan, the Bangladesh series will be the penultimate ODI series of the year for the regional squad, providing an opportunity for continuity in preparation for the ICC Men’s World Cup in 2027, with the nucleus of the squad being retained from the previous series.
West Indies’ ODI Team
Former West Indies Under-19 captain and Academy member, Ackeem Auguste, has been rewarded with a maiden call up to the ODI squad as a replacement for Evin Lewis, who is recovering from a wrist injury and ruled out of the tour.
Khary Pierre who made his test debut against India earlier this month has earned a recall to the shorter format to support Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase in the spin department, while Alick Athanaze has also made a return to the squad led by Shai Hope.
Head Coach Daren Sammy is excited to continue the progression of the ODI Team while exposing more players to strengthen the pool for the 2027 World Cup.
“The squad assembled will strive to maintain a winning mentality and strong team cohesion, essential components for long-term success ahead of the World Cup. Facing Bangladesh provides another opportunity to earn crucial points in our push for automatic qualification to the showpiece event.”
Sammy also added:
“The selection of Ackeem reflects the pathway Cricket West Indies is creating for our emerging players who have shown the qualities to perform at the international level. He is a player for the future, one who has progressed from Under-15s to the senior level, and another Academy graduate to feature in an international squad this year.”
Meanwhile, left arm pacer Ramon Simmonds along with Amir Jangoo have been included for the three (3) T20Is in Chattogram.
Simmonds’ exploits in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), where he ended with 13 wickets along with his strong outing with the ball against Nepal, sees him included in the 15-member squad. Jangoo has been selected as the second wicketkeeping option.
In a concerted effort to provide players with valuable exposure to sub-continent conditions in advance of the series, CWI have sent Keacy Carty, Gudakesh Motie and Sherfane Rutherford to a preparatory camp at the Super Kings Academy in Chennai, India, with Ackeem Auguste and Amir Jangoo joining this contingent following their participation in the Nepal series.
CWI’s Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe said:
“With the 2026 T20 World Cup around the corner, it is important for our players to get as much practice as possible in these conditions, with that tournament being held in India and Sri Lanka.”
“In addition to the important aspect of acclimatisation, the camp will feature skill and tactical training and development specific to those conditions, which is critical to preparing the players ahead of this series as well as next year’s World Cup.”
West Indies ODI Squad Against Bangladesh:
Shai Hope (Captain)
Alick Athanaze
Ackeem Auguste
Jediah Blades
Keacy Carty
Roston Chase
Justin Greaves
Amir Jangoo
Shamar Joseph
Brandon King
Gudakesh Motie
Khary Pierre
Sherfane Rutherford
Jayden Seales
Romario Shepherd
West Indies T20 Squad vs Bangladesh
Shai Hope (Captain)
Alick Athanaze
Ackeem Auguste
Roston Chase
Jason Holder
Akeal Hosein
Amir Jangoo
Shamar Joseph
Brandon King
Gudakesh Motie
Rovman Powell
Sherfane Rutherford
Jayden Seales
Romario Shepherd
Ramon Simmonds
Team Management Unit (TMU):
Head Coach: Daren Sammy
Manager: Rawl Lewis
Assistant Coach (Batting): Floyd Reifer
Assistant Coach (Bowling): Ravi Rampaul
Assistant Coach (Fielding): Rayon Griffith
Physiotherapist: Neil Barry
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Ronald Rogers
Massage Therapist: Fitzbert Alleyne
Analyst: Avenesh Seetaram
Content & Media Officer: Jerome Foster
West Indies Tour of Bangladesh 2025
First ODI: October 18- Mirpur, Dhaka @ 3:30am AST/2:30am in Jamaica
Second ODI: October 21- Mirpur, Dhaka @ 3:30am AST/2:30am in Jamaica
Third ODI: October 23- Mirpur, Dhaka @ 3:30am AST/2:30am in Jamaica
1st T20I: October 27- Chattogram, @8am AST/7am in Jamaica
2nd T20I: October 29- Chattogram @8am AST/7am in Jamaica
3rd T20I: October 31 – Chattogram @8am AST/7am in Jamaica (windiescricket)
