West Indies Squad For 3rd T20I Against India: Fabien Allen Replaces Khary Pierre as WI Seek Redemption Post Losing Series 2-0
West Indies have named all-rounder Fabian Allen as a replacement for Khary Pierre for the third and final T20I against India at the Guyana National Stadium on Tuesday. Allen, 24, has so far played nine T20Is and 10 ODIs. He last played for West Indies in the recent World Cup where he made his maiden half-century at an international level.
Georgetown, August 6: West Indies have named all-rounder Fabian Allen as a replacement for Khary Pierre for the third and final T20I against India at the Guyana National Stadium on Tuesday. Allen, 24, has so far played nine T20Is and 10 ODIs. He last played for West Indies in the recent World Cup where he made his maiden half-century at an international level. India vs West Indies Dream11 Tips and Team Predictions: Best Picks for All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for IND vs WI 3rd T20I 2019.
Robert Haynes, interim Chairman of selectors of West Indies Cricket, said: "Fabian is a lively and energetic all-rounder and someone who we believe can win matches for us. We witnessed his performances in the Caribbean Premier League last year and also saw in the recent World Cup what he's capable of doing." Rohit Sharma Breaks Record of Most Sixes & Most Fifties During IND vs WI, 2nd T20I, Surpasses Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli.
"We are planning for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next year, so we decided to include him here." India have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and will aim for a clean sweep when they take the Carlos Brathwaite-led side in the final T20I, before taking on West Indies in the three ODIs.
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