West Indies suffered an injury blow ahead of their T20 World Cup campaign after all-rounder Jason Holder was ruled out with an unspecified injury. Left-arm fast bowler Obed McCoy, who is playing the ongoing series against South Africa, has been named as Holder’s replacement.
Holder suffered the injury while playing for Worcestershire in the County Championship. However, Cricket West Indies’ release didn’t specify the nature of the injury or the timelines of his recovery. “Jason is an experienced player in our set-up. His absence will undoubtedly be felt both on and off the field,” chief selector Desmond Haynes said. “We look forward to having a fully fit Jason with us again soon.
“While it is unfortunate to lose a player of Jason’s calibre, we are confident in the abilities of Obed McCoy. Obed has shown remarkable skill and promise in his performances, and this opportunity will allow him to further showcase his talent on the international stage. We believe he will bring a fresh and dynamic energy to the squad.”
CWI also named a pool of five reserve players from which a replacement player will be picked if there are subsequent injuries in the squad. The co-hosts and two-time champions of the T20 World Cup begin their campaign against Papua New Guinea on June 2.
Squad: Rovman Powell (c), Alzarri Joseph (vc), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Obed McCoy, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford