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January 13, 2007

West Indies have picked a 14-member squad for the 4-ODI Series against India which starts from 21st of this month. Middle order batsman, Ramnaresh Sarwan has missed out as he hasn't recovered from the foot injury he had sustained in Pakistan. Sarwan had to retire hurt during the third test after taking a yorker from Umar Gul on his foot. The only new face in the squad is a 25-year-old all rounder from T&T by the name Reyad Emrit who bats right handed and bowls right arm medium.

All rounder Dwayne Bravo, who had missed the One Day Series in Pakistan makes a comeback. The axe has fallen on opener, Daren Ganga, Dave Mohammed and surprisingly on all rounder Dwayne Smith. Devon Smith, a left handed opening batsman has got back into the side along with Darren Sammy. Senior pacer, Corey Collymore has been rested ahead of the World Cup. 

Update on January 18 : Clive Lloyd, the former Captain of West Indies will be the manager of the team for the India tour. Lloyd acted as the manager during the Champions Trophy in India few months back in which West Indies had lost in the Finals. Lloyd has replaced Tony Howard, the previous manager. The West Indies Cricket Board has also appointed an assistant coach for Benneth King. Hendy Springer, who is the Head Coach of Barbados will be assisting the West Indies' main coach Benneth King.  

Update on January 20 : Darren Sammy has been ruled out of the India tour because of a hamstring injury and has been replaced with Dwayne Smith.

West Indies Squad for the Series : Brian Lara (Captain), Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Devon Smith, Runako Morton, Dwayne Bravo, Marlon Samuels, Dwayne Smith, Lendl Simmons, Denesh Ramdin (Wicket Keeper), Ian Bradshaw, Daren Powell, Jerome Taylor, Reyad Emrit

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