St. John's (Antigua): Uncapped Barbadian all-rounder Hayley Mathews has been named in the 13-member West Indies women's squad for their One-Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand, starting Sep 12.
The 16-year-old, who bats right-handed and bowls off-spin, was included in the Windies squad who will play four ODIs against New Zealand at Warner Park in St. Kitts. The first three matches will form part of the ICC Women's Championship and the series will be followed by three Twenty20 Internationals to be held at Arnos Vale in St. Vincent, reports CMC.
In July, Matthews dominated the Trinidad and Tobago Women's Cricket Association Invitational Regional Under-19 tournament and grabbed 4/4, including two in the first over, to help lead Barbados to a 22-run win over Trinidad and Tobago in the finals.
The selection panel has recalled all-rounder Britney Cooper, who last played an ODI against India three years ago.
Batter Deandra Dottin also makes a return after missing the previous ODI series against the 'White Ferns' last February in New Zealand.
West Indies women's squad:
Merissa Aguilleira (Captain), Stafanie Taylor (vice-captain), Shemaine Campbelle, Britney Cooper, Shanel Daley, Deandra Dottin, Kycia Knight, Hayley Matthews, Natasha McLean, Anisa Mohammed, Shaquana Quintyne, Tremayne Smartt, Shakera Selman.
