http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 vs West Indies – Ist ODI – Toss Report
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CH-Gayle-c1221, will field first after skipper Darren Sammy won the toss against England, with the first ODI shortly commencing at the The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on June 16, 2012.
The dynamite all-rounder has been sidelined with a stress-related foot injury, and could miss out the remainder of the series. Dwayne Smith, another player making a comeback, is expected to open in his absence.
The tourists XI has had a complete overhaul from the one which got defeated in the Test series. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andre-Dwayne-Russell-c44235 and Dwayne Bravo, all included in the lineup following their respective Indian Premier League stints.
However, the disappointing news was the omission of Gayle, who was all set to feature for the national team after resolving his 15-month long differences with the Cricket Board. Sunil Narine and Ravi Rampaul are the two out and out bowlers in the team.
The hosts welcome back http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806. Bell earlier required 10 stitches after being struck on the chin but was passed fit to resume his ODI career, which had been halted after poor performances earlier in the year.
The team has gone with a four-pronged pace attack, leaving http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JM-Anderson-c1705 and Stuart Broad make their comebacks after being rested for the final Test. Graeme Swann is the specialist spinner.
Jonny Bairstow has been axed from the side after his mediocre Test showings, with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Eoin-Joseph-Gerard-Morgan-c56032 has also returned to the side after missing out in recent times.
The pitch has bit of grass, and the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Steve-Stuart-Wayne-Liburd-c91264 conditions are expected to aid the bowlers in the initial phase. The weather is cloudy for now.
England Playing XI:
1 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ST-Finn-c2566
West Indies Playing XI:
1 http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sunil-Philip-Narine-c91869
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