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McClean replaces injured Powell

Kevin McClean, the 21-year-old Combined Campuses and Colleges allrounder, has been named replacement for the injured Daren Powell

Daren Powell is expected to be out for four to six weeks  AFP

Kevin McClean, the 21-year-old Combined Campuses and Colleges allrounder, has been named replacement for the injured Daren Powell in West Indies' squad for the Champions Trophy.

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Powell was named in the original 15-man squad but failed to recover from a groin strain that could keep him out for four to six weeks. The ICC's technical committee approved McClean as Powell's replacement. Powell was included in the preliminary 30-man squad despite reportedly turning down the chance to be part of the West Indies side after Chris Gayle and Co. decided to strike. According to Radio Jamaica, Powell wrote a letter to the board informing of his injury and visited the WICB medical doctor, who will file a report on his injury.

McClean, who made his first-class debut in 2008, has scored 291 runs and taken 39 wickets, from 13 matches.

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