ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the women’s squad to compete against Bangladesh in their upcoming inaugural bilateral white-ball tour of the West Indies from 19 to 31 January.
The tour will feature three (3) CG United One-Day Internationals and three (3) T20 Internationals, all scheduled to take place at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts.
This marks the West Indies Women’s first-ever bilateral series against Bangladesh, and it is Bangladesh’s first bilateral series tour of the Caribbean, as both teams continue their preparation for upcoming ICC events.
The two teams last met in the group stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE.
Cricket West Indies’ Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe welcomed the series:
The two teams last met in the group stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE on 10 October, where West Indies Women secured an eight-wicket victory at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Previously, their last T20I clash was on 9 November 2018 at Guyana’s Providence Stadium during that year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.
Their last ODI meeting, which took place nearly three years ago in New Zealand on 18 March 2022, resulted in a four-run victory for the West Indies. Overall, the two teams have met five times in international competition—four times in T20Is and once in an ODI—and West Indies are yet to taste defeat.
West Indies Women are still in the hunt for automatic qualification to the 2025 ODI World Cup.
A series victory is also in the sights of West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, with her team seeking automatic qualification to the 2025 ODI World Cup.
West Indies Women’s Head Coach Shane Deitz commented:
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and her Bangladesh counterpart Nigar Sultana Joty after their match at last year’s T20 World Cup.
Under the leadership of Matthews, the selected squad represents a blend of seasoned campaigners and eager newcomers.
While Stafanie Taylor is still recovering from a knee injury, Jannillea Glasgow and Cherry Ann Fraser, who recently had successful stints in state cricket in Tasmania, have been included.
West Indies Women’s Squad:
Hayley Matthews (captain)
Shemaine Campbelle (vice-captain)
Aaliyah Alleyne
Nerissa Crafton
Deandra Dottin
Afy Fletcher
Cherry Ann Fraser
Shabika Gajnabi
Jannillea Glasgow
Chinelle Henry
Zaida James
Qiana Joseph
Mandy Mangru
Ashmini Munisar
Karishma Ramharack
Team Management Unit:
Head Coach: Shane Deitz
Manager: Sheena Gooding
Assistant Coach: Ryan Austin
Assistant Coach: Damien Wright
Team Analyst: Gary Belle
Physiotherapist: Angelica Holder
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Antonia Burton
Performance Coach: Dr. Nadine Sammy
Media & Content Officer: John Phillips
Games will be broadcast on ESPN Caribbean, while admission to the venue is free.
Bangladesh Women’s Tour of the West Indies Schedule (Eastern Caribbean Time):
ODIs:
1st ODI on 19 January 2025, 2:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts
2nd ODI on 21 January 2025, 2:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts
3rd ODI on 24 January 2025, 2:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts
T20Is:
1st T20I on 27 January 2025, 6:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts
2nd T20I on 29 January 2025, 6:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts
3rd T20I on 31 January 2025, 6:00PM at Warner Park, St Kitts
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