Devon Thomas and Keemo Paul miss 3rd T20I vs Bangladesh

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Devon Thomas and Keemo Paul have been ruled out of the third and final T20 International against Bangladesh on Thursday. Thomas, the wicket-keeper/batter held three catches during the first T20I at Windsor Park, Dominica but unfortunately sustained a thigh strain. The injury kept him out of the second T20I. Paul, the seam-bowling allrounder, played in the second match as a replacement for Thomas. He complained of flu-like symptoms on Thursday. He remained at the team hotel and has been tested for COVID-19.

Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Men’s Selection Panel named left-handed allrounder Dominic Drakes as the replacement for the third match at the Guyana National Stadium.

West Indies have a 1-0 lead heading into the final match. The first match was a no result due to rain and West Indies won the second by 35 runs.

For all matches fans can book their seats via www.windiescricket.com/tickets safe in the knowledge you can choose your preferred seat location before getting to the ground and avoid queues. Online purchases allow fans to save the tickets to a mobile device or print out at home to present for scanning at the stadium. In Guyana, the prices range from US$6 (GUY$1200) for the Mound/Grounds, to US$15 (GUY$3000) for the Orange Stand or US$25 (GUY$5000) for the best seats in the Red and Green Stands. Children under 16 and Seniors receive free entry.  The stadium box office is also open for ticket sales .

Fans can watch live on ESPN Caribbean and listen to live radio commentary on the Windies Cricket YouTube channel.

FULL SQUAD

• Nicholas Pooran (Captain)
• Rovman Powell (Vice Captain)
• Shamarh Brooks
• Dominic Drakes
• Akeal Hosein
• Alzarri Joseph
• Brandon King
• Kyle Mayers
• Obed McCoy
• Romario Shepherd
• Odean Smith
• Hayden Walsh Jr.

MATCH SCHEDULE – Bangladesh tour of West Indies

Padma Bridge – Dream Fulfilled – Friendship Test Series, presented by Walton 

June 16-20: 1st Test – Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua – West Indies won by 7 wickets

June 24-28: 2nd Test – Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Lucia –West Indies won by 10 wickets

T20 International Series

July 2: 1st T20I – Windsor Park, Dominica – No result

July 3: 2nd T20I – Windsor Park, Dominica – West Indies won by 35 runs

July 7: 3rd T20I – Guyana Stadium, Guyana.

CG United One-Day International Series

July 10: 1st CG United ODI – Guyana Stadium, Guyana. Local start time 9:30am/8:30am Jamaica

July 13: 2nd CG United ODI – Guyana Stadium, Guyana. Local start time 9:30am/8:30am Jamaica

July 16: 3rd CG United ODI – Guyana Stadium, Guyana. Local start time 9:30am/8:30am Jamaica