Matthew Forde, a seamer for the West Indies, will not be playing in the three-match ODI series against Pakistan starting on Friday in Tarouba. He got hurt during a training session on Wednesday. When he tried to catch the ball and dislocated his shoulder.
Matthew Forde has been replaced in the squad by Johann Layne. A seam-bowling all-rounder from the West Indies academy.
Ian Bishop, who is part of the coaching staff, described Layne as “rangy, tall, and intelligent.” He was one of the seamen who made a good impression on Bishop.
The West Indies’ ODI team includes Jediah Blades, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd, and Jayden Seales as their fast bowlers.
Gudakesh Motie is their main wrist spinner. Alzarri Joseph has been rested for this series. The team also loses out on Forde’s batting ability. As he broke the ODI record for the fastest fifty, scoring. It in just 16 balls against Ireland in May.
The West Indies is aiming to win their fourth consecutive ODI series. After losing the T20I series to Pakistan 2-1 in Lauderhill.
The tour is now moving to Trinidad and Tobago. They are playing in just their fifth ODI series. Since the beginning of 2023 and have already beaten Bangladesh 3-0 and England twice, 2-1 each time.
In recent years, the West Indies has had a tough time with the 50-over format, losing both ICC ODI tournaments.
Their current ranking is tenth, making qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup uncertain. To get automatic qualification, they need to be in the top nine, just one spot above where they are now. They would greatly benefit from a victory versus Pakistan. Who are ranked six spots higher.
