Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Deandra Dottin Returns as West Indies Announce Squad Led by Hayley Matthews

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khelja|30-08-2024

Deandra Dottin returns following retirement reversal as two-time champions West Indies on Thursday (August 29) announced their 15-member squad led by Hayley Matthews for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, which is scheduled to be held in United Arab Emirates.
  Dottin, along with Stafanie Taylor and vice-captain Shemaine Campbell, is one of the most experienced players in the side, with more than 100 T20I caps for the Windies.
Skipper Matthews is also well on track to cross the landmark, with 96 games to her name. Apart from being a key batter, Dottin can also contribute with her medium pace. In fact, the side is brimming with players who can contribute in both departments, with Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, and Mandy Mangru all fitting the bill. "The players have shown great commitment and determination throughout our preparations," head coach Shane Deitz said as quoted by ICC. "We are focused on executing our game plan and making the West Indies proud on the world stage." "We have a well-balanced team with a combination of experience and youth, and we believe this group has what it takes to compete strongly at the T20 World Cup," CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe added. "Our preparation has been thorough, and the management team has worked tirelessly to ensure the players are ready for the challenges ahead," concluded the coach. Aaliyah Alleyne, the Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2024 final player of the match, will handle the pace responsibilities with Shamilia Connell, and uncapped Nerissa Crafton. Meanwhile WCPL 2024 MVP Matthews, Ashimini Munisar, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, and Karishma Ramharack are expected to tackle the spin duties.
Senior players Afy Fletcher and Chedean Nation complete the squad. West Indies are in Group B of the competition along with England, South Africa, Scotland, and Bangladesh. West Indies will begin their Women's T20 World Cup campaign on October 4 against South Africa. The tournament runs until October 20. Ahead of the tournament proper, West Indies like the other 10 teams are scheduled to play warm-up games with their practice matches set to be against India and Australia. Here is a look at the West Indies women's squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2024: West Indies squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 Hayley Matthews (captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbell (vice captain/wicketkeeper), Ashmini Munisar, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Karishma Ramharack, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton.
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