GROS ISLET (Saint Lucia): West Indies recalled veteran batsman Chris Gayle on Thursday for the first two one-day internationals towards England in preparation for this yr's World Cup.
The hard-hitting, 39-year-old Gayle last performed for West Indies all the way through a house series towards Bangladesh last July, and may renew an explosive opening partnership along Evin Lewis.
Lewis and Gayle each missed the new ODI series in India and Bangladesh but have been included as part of a 14-man squad that noticed left-handed batsman Nicholas Pooran called up for the first time.
West Indies and England will contest five one-dayers following the belief of the Test series, during which the hosts cling an unassailable 2-0 lead ahead of the finale in St Lucia on Saturday.
"As we continue our Cricket World Cup preparations, the upcoming series against the top ranked ODI side is a great opportunity for us to gauge where we are as a team," said West Indies chairman of selectors Courtney Browne.
"This allows us to identify any areas that need addressing relating to selection and also helps the coaching staff to fine tune their game strategy."
Gayle holds the West Indian report for many ODI loads with 23, and is their second-leading runscorer within the 50-over layout with nine,727 runs -- trailing best Brian Lara (10,405).
His 215 towards Zimbabwe within the 2015 World Cup additionally represents the best limited-overs ranking via a West Indies batsman.
"We welcome the return of Chris Gayle who missed the last two series and Ashley Nurse from injury. We are pleased to introduce Nicholas Pooran to the ODI cricket for the first time," said Browne.
"He is clearly a young player with undoubted talent and we believe he can add value to our middle order."
Browne said fast bowler Shannon Gabriel could be regarded as for later within the series, even if experienced batsman Marlon Samuels is unavailable due to a knee harm.
Squad
Jason Holder (captain), Fabian Allen, Devendra Bishoo, Darren Bravo, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Evin Lewis, Ashley Nurse, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Kemar Roach, Oshane Thomas
Fixtures
1st ODI - February 20, Bridgetown
2nd ODI - February 22, Bridgetown
3rd ODI - February 25, St George's
4th ODI - February 27, St George's
5th ODI - March 2, Gros Islet
The hard-hitting, 39-year-old Gayle last performed for West Indies all the way through a house series towards Bangladesh last July, and may renew an explosive opening partnership along Evin Lewis.
Lewis and Gayle each missed the new ODI series in India and Bangladesh but have been included as part of a 14-man squad that noticed left-handed batsman Nicholas Pooran called up for the first time.
West Indies and England will contest five one-dayers following the belief of the Test series, during which the hosts cling an unassailable 2-0 lead ahead of the finale in St Lucia on Saturday.
"As we continue our Cricket World Cup preparations, the upcoming series against the top ranked ODI side is a great opportunity for us to gauge where we are as a team," said West Indies chairman of selectors Courtney Browne.
"This allows us to identify any areas that need addressing relating to selection and also helps the coaching staff to fine tune their game strategy."
Gayle holds the West Indian report for many ODI loads with 23, and is their second-leading runscorer within the 50-over layout with nine,727 runs -- trailing best Brian Lara (10,405).
His 215 towards Zimbabwe within the 2015 World Cup additionally represents the best limited-overs ranking via a West Indies batsman.
"We welcome the return of Chris Gayle who missed the last two series and Ashley Nurse from injury. We are pleased to introduce Nicholas Pooran to the ODI cricket for the first time," said Browne.
"He is clearly a young player with undoubted talent and we believe he can add value to our middle order."
Browne said fast bowler Shannon Gabriel could be regarded as for later within the series, even if experienced batsman Marlon Samuels is unavailable due to a knee harm.
Squad
Jason Holder (captain), Fabian Allen, Devendra Bishoo, Darren Bravo, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Evin Lewis, Ashley Nurse, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Kemar Roach, Oshane Thomas
Fixtures
1st ODI - February 20, Bridgetown
2nd ODI - February 22, Bridgetown
3rd ODI - February 25, St George's
4th ODI - February 27, St George's
5th ODI - March 2, Gros Islet
Chris Gayle returns to West Indies squad for England ODIs
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