Edwards called for ODIs

Barbados batsman Kirk Edwards has received a maiden call up to the West Indies squad for the five-match One-Day International Series and T20 International against Sri Lanka.

The right handed Edwards is one of four players who will join the squad presently playing in the three-match Test Series.

All-rounder Kieron Pollard, left-arm spinner Nikita Miller and fast bowler Ravi Rampaul along with Edwards will replace left hander Brendan Nash, wicketkeeper Devon Thomas, fast bowler Nelon Pascal and off spinner Shane Shillingford. Darren Sammy who was appointed Test captain has been named leader for the One Day International and Twenty20 side as well. Andre Russell, the Jamaican fast bowling all rounder who is currently on tour also gets his maiden limited-overs selection.

Team:

Darren Sammy (Captain), Adrian Barath, Carlton Baugh (wicketkeeper), Sulieman Benn, Darren Bravo, Dwayne Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kirk Edwards, Chris Gayle, Nikita Miller, Kieron Pollard, Ravi Rampaul, Kemar Roach, Andre Russell, Devon Smith.

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