The 22-year-old pacer dislocated his left shoulder while attempting a catch during a training session on Wednesday and will be replaced by uncapped all-rounder Johann Layne in the West Indies squad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"West Indies Academy pacer Johann Layne will replace Matthew Forde in the squad for the three matches against Pakistan starting on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Forde dislocated his left shoulder while attempting a catch during Wednesday\u2019s training session,\" CWI said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Layne earned a call-up following his decent performances for West Indies A against South Africa A, with the 21-year-old providing another seam bowling option for the Caribbean side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Head coach Daren Sammy believes the series holds major significance in the West Indies\u2019 build-up to the 2027 ICC Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPakistan presents a different test and challenge as we continue our push for automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup,\u201d Sammy said.\u201cWhile qualifying is our immediate goal, maintaining a winning mentality and team cohesion is essential for long-term success.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe upcoming matches against teams like Pakistan, who are ranked higher, provide crucial opportunities to earn valuable ranking points to improve our standing ahead of the World Cup,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The ODI series will be played entirely in Trinidad, with the first match on Friday, followed by games on August 10 and August 12.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
West Indies ODI Squad: Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd.Series<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Schedule:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
1st ODI \u2013 August 8, Trinidad<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Schedule:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
3rd ODI \u2013 August 12, Trinidad<\/p>\r\n\r\n