Jason Holder added to West Indies squad instead of injured Obed McCoy
Left-arm seamer dominated out of T20 Global Cup after struggling proper shin damage
McCoy, who performed in West Indies’ opening fixture in opposition to England, has been dominated out of the remainder of the event through a proper shin damage. The addition of allrounder Holder, a former captain, has been authorized through the ICC. He was once already within the UAE as a travelling reserve and might be to be had for West Indies’ subsequent fixture, in opposition to Bangladesh on Friday.
“Jason Holder has been within the UAE for some time now and can are compatible slightly smartly into the workforce unit,” Roger Harper, CWI’s lead males’s selector mentioned. “He’s an skilled and a professional cricketer who we all know might be keen and excited to take hold of the chance.
“McCoy did in reality smartly within the T20Is previous this 12 months and tailored smartly within the opening fit in opposition to England. He was once a key member of the bowling unit and it is unlucky he will not be able to take any more section within the event. We want him a rapid restoration and hope to look him again at the box in a position to move once more within the close to long run.”
West Indies, the protecting champions, have misplaced their opening two video games and already face a struggle to succeed in the semi-finals. They have been bowled out for 55 in a six-wicket defeat to England, then misplaced through 8 wickets in opposition to South Africa.
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