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  • T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer dropped from West Indies squad after lacking ‘rescheduled’ flight

    In a weird flip of occasions, West Indies have dropped middle-order batter Shimron Hetmyer from their T20 World Cup squad after he missed his rescheduled flight to Australia, the Cricket West Indies (CWI) mentioned in an announcement.

    Hetmyer’s unique flight was postponed at his request attributable to household causes, which meant he would have needed to skip the primary of two T20 warm-ups towards Australia on Wednesday.

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    Brooks to exchange Hetmyer within the WI Squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.

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    — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) October 3, 2022

    “With flight availability a real challenge, a seat was found for him to leave Guyana today, meaning he would, unfortunately, miss the 1st T20 International against Australia on Wednesday 5 October at the Metricon Stadium,” CWI mentioned in an announcement.

    “This morning, Mr Hetmyer, informed the Director of Cricket that he would not be able to get to the airport in time for his flight this afternoon to New York.”

    The 25-year-old left-hander has been changed within the squad by Shamarh Brooks, a 34-year-old right-hander who has performed 11 T20s for the West Indies and can fly out “as soon as possible” to hitch the squad in Australia.

    Windies director of cricket Jimmy Adams mentioned: “Whilst we changed Shimron’s flight from Saturday to Monday due to family reasons, it was made clear to him that if there were any further delays and issues with his travel to Australia then we would have no choice but to replace him in the squad, as we are not prepared to compromise the team’s ability to prepare for this extremely important global event.”

    “Shamarh has been a part of our recent T20 International squads and delivered strong performances in the latter stages of the recently concluded CPL.”

    Brooks scored 241 runs in seven innings for the Jamaica Tallawahs within the Caribbean Premier League, together with an unbeaten 109 within the qualifier remaining on their technique to successful the event.

    West Indies play Australia on the Gold Coast on Wednesday and on the Gabba in Brisbane two days later. Their World Cup marketing campaign begins towards Scotland in Hobart on October 17 at Blundstone Arena, Hobart.

    They additionally play Zimbabwe and Ireland, with the highest workforce from Group B going into the second group of the Super 12 stage with India, Pakistan and South Africa.

  • WI vs NZ: Shamarh Brooks stars with bat as West Indies win 1st ODI towards New Zealand by 5 wickets

    West Indies gained the primary ODI towards New Zealand by 5 wickets to take a 1-0 lead within the three-match collection on Thursday. Shamarh Brooks was the star with the bat for the hosts.

    West Indies gained the primary ODI by 5 wickets (Courtesy: AP)

    HIGHLIGHTSWest Indies defeated New Zealand by 5 wicketsBrooks was the star with the bat whereas Hosein and Joseph picked up three wickets everyThe second ODI will happen on nineteenth August

    Shamarh Brooks’ 91-ball 79 helped West Indies script a cushty five-wicket win over New Zealand within the first ODI on Thursday.

    Chasing a goal of simply 191 runs, the hosts have been in a position to full their run chase with 11 overs to spare in a very dominant efficiency.

    West Indies had gained the toss and captain Nicholas Pooran determined to ship New Zealand into batting first. Martin Guptill and Finn Allen acquired the Kiwis off to a robust begin because the duo placed on 41 runs for the primary wicket. Akeal Hosein was in a position to take away Allen and snapped up Guptill in his very subsequent over.

    The left-arm spinner then claimed his third wicket of the day by eliminating Devon Conway to have New Zealand reeling at 63 for 3.

    Captain Kane Williamson was in a position to supply some resistance however he saved dropping companions on the different finish. By the time Williamson returned to the pavilion, the guests have been 122 for the lack of six wickets. Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner then stitched collectively a priceless partnership nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient because the West Indies bowlers cleaned up the tail rapidly to setup the goal of 191 to win the match. Joseph was additionally spectacular with the ball for the hosts as he picked up three wickets whereas conceding 36 runs in 8.2 overs.

    In response, West Indies did not get off to one of the best of begins as they misplaced Kyle Mayers with simply 17 runs on the board. Shai Hope additionally returned rapidly to the pavilion and the match was evenly poised when Keacy Carty was additionally dismissed with the rating at 74.

    Brooks and Pooran then got here collectively for an important partnership that ended the possibilities of the Kiwis within the match. The partnership was lastly ended by Tim Southee as he eliminated the West Indies skipper, however Brooks carried on and scored an impressive 79 to make sure the victory for his staff.

    The second ODI between the 2 sides will happen on nineteenth August.

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  • Bangladesh will get 1st win on tour, beats WIndies in ODI opener

    Bangladesh scored its first win on the tour of West Indies with a six-wicket victory within the first one-day worldwide. Bangladesh received the toss and selected to bowl in a match diminished to 41 overs per innings due to a moist outfield.

    The West Indies struggled to get going and posted an unchallenging 149-9, with No. 3 Shamarh Brooks main the scoring with a 66-ball 33. Tailenders Anderson Phillip (21 not out) and Jayden Seales (16 not out) refused to surrender the ultimate wicket, including 39 runs. Phillip hit his staff’s solely six of the innings at Providence.

    Shoriful Islam took 4-34 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz 3-36 and have been the choose of the Bangladesh bowlers.
    Bangladesh reached the goal with 55 balls to spare, scoring 151-4 in 31.5 overs. Mahmudullah high scored with an unbeaten 41 off 69 deliveries, and Najmul Hossain Shanto hit a 46-ball 37.

    Spinner Gudakesh Motie was economical with a return of 1-18 from 9 overs. The second ODI within the three-match collection is on Wednesday on the similar venue. West Indies received each checks and the Twenty20 collection 2-0.

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