(windiescricket.com)
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) announces the West Indies Women’s ODI squad to host Sri Lanka for a three-match One Day International series from February 20 to 25 at the National Cricket Stadium in St George’s, Grenada.
The series marks a crucial milestone in the team’s bid to rise in the rankings during the current ICC Women’s Championship, as they build toward future ODI series against Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Pakistan later this year.
Hayley Matthews will captain the side, having fully recovered from the shoulder injury that sidelined her last June and caused her to miss the Women’s Caribbean Premier League.
She will be supported by newly appointed vice-captain Chinelle Henry, who takes over the role from veteran wicketkeeper Shemaine Campbelle. Henry’s promotion recognises her growing leadership qualities and consistent performances, both for the West Indies and in franchise leagues across the world, marking a new chapter in the team’s leadership structure.
The Maroon Warriors also welcome back all-rounder Deandra Dottin into the fold after injury kept her away from the team for much of their 2025 commitments, including the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Pakistan, as well as subsequent series in England followed by the home series against South Africa.
Cricket West Indies Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe expressed his delight at hosting the start of the Maroon Warriors’ international assignments for 2026 saying,
West Indies Women’s ODI Squad:
Hayley Matthews (captain)
Chinelle Henry (vice captain)
Aaliyah Alleyne
Shemaine Campbelle
Jahzara Claxton
Deandra Dottin
Afy Fletcher
Jannillea Glasgow
Realeanna Grimmond
Shawnisha Hector
Qiana Joseph
Ashmini Munisar
Karishma Ramharack
Shunelle Sawh
Stafanie Taylor
Team Management Unit:
Head Coach: Shane Deitz
Team Manager: Sheena Gooding
Assistant Coach: Ryan Austin
Assistant Coach: Damien Wright
Assistant Coach: Shane Dowrich
Physiotherapist: Ashley Stephens
Strength & Conditioning Coach: Hector Martinez Charles
Performance Coach: Dr. Nadine Sammy
Media & Content Officer: Nicholas Maitland
Series Schedule: (All matches will be played at the National Cricket Stadium)
1st ODI – Friday, February 20 – 9:30 AM
2nd ODI – Sunday, February 22 – 9:30 AM
3rd ODI – Wednesday, February 25 – 9:30 AM
1st T20I – Saturday, February 28 – 1 PM
2nd T20I – Sunday, March 1 – 1 PM
3rd T20I – Tuesday, March 3 – 1 PM