Ramnaresh Sarwan, the West Indies batsman, has been dropped for the final Test against India in Dominica. Kieran Powell, a 21-year-old batsman, has been named as his replacement. Sarwan, 31, has struggled as his return to the Test squad after almost one-and-a-half years for the series against Pakistan in May. He managed only 54 runs in four innings against Pakistan, and his form nosedived further in the series against India, in which he scored only 29 runs over the first two Tests.
Sarwan seemed to have been informed of his axing soon after the second Test in Barbados finished in a draw. An hour after bad light ensured a draw, Sarwan tweeted: "Wishing the guys all the best in Dominica! Miami here I come."Sarwan's replacement, Powell, played two one-dayers for West Indies in 2009. He has played 23 first-class matches since his debut in 2008 and averages 38.91.
"Kieran is young but has been on the first-class circuit for some time and is a former Windies Under -19 World Cup player," Butts said. "He did well for the West Indies A and scored an inspiring hundred against England Lions in the WICB Regional 4 Day Tournament. We believe he has bright future and this is an excellent chance for him to show his worth on the international stage."West Indies are trailing 0-1 in the series against India and final Test starts from July 6.
West Indies Squad for Third Test: Adrian Barath, Lendl Simmons, Darren Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Marlon Samuels, Carlton Baugh (wk), Darren Sammy (capt), Fidel Edwards, Ravi Rampaul, Devendra Bishoo, Kirk Edwards, Kemar Roach, Kieron Powell
Sarwan seemed to have been informed of his axing soon after the second Test in Barbados finished in a draw. An hour after bad light ensured a draw, Sarwan tweeted: "Wishing the guys all the best in Dominica! Miami here I come."Sarwan's replacement, Powell, played two one-dayers for West Indies in 2009. He has played 23 first-class matches since his debut in 2008 and averages 38.91.
"Kieran is young but has been on the first-class circuit for some time and is a former Windies Under -19 World Cup player," Butts said. "He did well for the West Indies A and scored an inspiring hundred against England Lions in the WICB Regional 4 Day Tournament. We believe he has bright future and this is an excellent chance for him to show his worth on the international stage."West Indies are trailing 0-1 in the series against India and final Test starts from July 6.
West Indies Squad for Third Test: Adrian Barath, Lendl Simmons, Darren Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Marlon Samuels, Carlton Baugh (wk), Darren Sammy (capt), Fidel Edwards, Ravi Rampaul, Devendra Bishoo, Kirk Edwards, Kemar Roach, Kieron Powell
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