West Indies make enforced change to one-day squad

The West Indies selectors have made yet another change to the team for the upcoming triangular one-day international series, which begins next weekend.

Jamaican opening batsman, Leon Garrick, who was previously dropped from the one-day squad, will now remain in Sri Lanka for the triangular series while his compatriot, Wavell Hinds, will instead return to the Caribbean.

Hinds' premature departure from Sri Lanka comes as a result of a death in the family, and he is expected in the Caribbean on Sunday. Garrick, who has yet to play in any of the tour matches, can look forward to opening the batting with his regular (Jamaican) opening partner, Chris Gayle during the shorter version of the game.

Gayle, who himself has flattered to deceive ahead of the current Test series, must also be looking forward to the one-day series to make amends for his sub-par performances so far. Meanwhile Ganga, who is less suited to the shorter version of the game, is expected to make way for Garrick at the top of the batting order.

The West Indies, who have already conceded the Test series, must now play to salvage pride and bolster hope and confidence for their fans in the Caribbean who have been deprived - for the first time - of being able to see or hear commentaries of the tour.

The triangular one-day series will involve the West Indies, Zimbabwe and host country Sri Lanka, and begins on December 8.