Stafanie Taylor picked for T20 World Cup, participation subject to fitness test

Stafanie Taylor has been picked in West Indies' crew for the impending Ladies' T20 World Cup in South Africa however the veteran all-rounder's support is dependent upon her clearing a wellness test. Taylor has been disappeared by a back injury and will proceed with her treatment in Cape Town. Shakera Selman, Chinelle Henry and Chedean Country are different players named in the 15-part crew additionally recuperating from wounds.

Taylor, who drove West Indies to the T20 World Cup title in 2016, experienced a physical issue while batting in an ODI against New Zealand at North Sound in September. She consequently missed the whole of the home series against Britain, which the guests cleared, to a limited extent because of a progression of uncouth batting exhibitions with the bat by West Indies. She was named in the crew for the continuous tri-series in South Africa however wasn't sufficiently fit to take part. It just so happens, she hasn't highlighted in that frame of mind since July 2021.

"For the present it's just about the physio and clinical individuals and the mentors dealing with the heap with Stafanie," skipper Hayley Matthews, said of Taylor last week. "The T20 World Cup is the principal picture for us here in South Africa and we need to attempt to deal with her as best as could really be expected and have her fit and prepared for the World Cup."

For the marquee occasion, West Indies have additionally included three individuals from their new Under-19 World Cup crew - Zaida James, Trishan Holder and Djenaba Joseph. Each of the three were called up as injury cover and played West Indies' last association game against India in the tri-series.

"We proceed with the formative pathway to develop ladies' cricket in the district, thus we feel everything looks good to remember three of the Under-19 Rising Stars for the crew," selector Ann Browne-John said. "Zaida brings both left-hand batting and left-arm conventional bowling, the two of which the group has been absent lately. Djenaba is a batting allrounder and Trishan a strong striker and wicketkeeping choice. They have all demonstrated that they can stand their ground at this level."

West Indies, who haven't won any of their last 13 T20Is tracing all the way back to Septmeber last year, are drawn close by Britain, India, Pakistan and Ireland for the T20 World Cup. They will start their journey briefly title on February 11 against Britain in Paarl.

Squad: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Trishan Holder, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams