The West Indies Cricket Board has made hell of surprises in  the T20 World Cup squad. The yougies, Adrian Barath, Darren Bravo and Lendl Simmons who played a major role in domestic T20 tournaments for WI have not been chosen.

But, Veterans Shiv Chanderpaul, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Jerome Taylor made a comeback to the West Indies team.

Andre Fletcher who with his poor run has not been dropped from the squad. He will open along with the long stand Opener Chris Gayle. He will also be a reserve keeper for Dinesh Ramdin.

The Chief of the selectors said:-

Wavell Hinds has been recalled and he brings a wealth of experience. He is a knowledgeable cricketer and we believe can make a good contribution in the middle-order as well.

The strength is in the all-round ability of the team. Overall, we have a balanced side with good all-round strength. We want to prepare well, because good preparation leads to good results

We have Chris Gayle at the top of the order and he can be a match-winner. It is also good to have our experienced players in the middle-order – Shiv Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan – and this gives us strength in the batting.

We are confident our players will deliver on the home stage. If we play as a unit we have a very good chance of winning the ICC T20 World Tournament

SQUAD:-

Chris Gayle (Captain), Sulieman Benn, Dwayne Bravo, Shiv Chanderpaul, Narsingh Deonarine, Andre Fletcher, Wavell Hinds, Nikita Miller, Kieron Pollard, Denesh Ramdin, Ravi Rampaul, Kemar Roach, Darren Sammy, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Jerome Taylor

What can you expect when two second rated cricket teams play. Surely not a high scoring game. But you can surely expect a low scoring thriller. Yes, that was what happened in the Match between Zimbabwe and West Indies at the Queens Park Oval.As expected the bowling attack of West Indies was too great.

Whooooa! This is amazing. Zimbabwe had 7 ducks in the innings. Hamilton Masakadza and Elton Chigumbura was the pick of the batting team. They scored the bulk of scoring.

But all of it, the bowling needs to be described. Two bowlers- S Benn and Darren Sammy picked up 9 wickets together.

With 106 runs set to chase and Chanderpaul back in the team, it looked a cake walk. But, the African team didn’t allow that.

When at the 6th over, Adrian Barath fell, the West Indies batting started tumbling. Bad bad day out for West Indies.

All out for what 75 runs. The bowling of Zimbabwe was better. The leg break Googly bowler Greame Creamer was the pick of the bowling taking 3 wickets.

Indeed a great starting for Zimbabwe in the lone T20 Game.