Grenada’s top female cricketer Afy Fletcher has been named in the West Indies team,selected for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia from February 21- March 8.
In 2016, the West Indies Women won their first-ever ICC World Cup as part of a famous World Cup-winning trifecta with the West Indies Men’s team and West Indies U19s.
Fletcher who made her international debut at the age of 21, in a One Day International (ODI) match against Ireland in June 2008 4 wickets from nine overs, setting a new record for the best figures by a West Indian on her ODI debut.
The Grenadian was a member of the West Indian team that won the 2016 World Twenty20 in India, their first world title.
She took seven wickets from six matches, including 3/12 against England and 2/16 against India, and finished the tournament ranked equal fifth for overall wickets taken.
The Players selected are, Stafanie Taylor (Captain), Anisa Mohammed (Vice-Captain), Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Chedean Nation, Lee-Ann Kirby, Britney Cooper, ShemaineCampbelle, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Shamilia Connell, Shakera Selman, ShenetaGrimmond, Cherry-Ann Fraser, and Aaliyah Alleyne.
Below is the Windies Women’s World Cup schedule:
West Indies vs Thailand February 22, WACA, Perth
West Indies vs Pakistan February 26, Manuka Oval, Canberra,
West Indies vs England March 1, Sydney Showground, Sydney
West Indies vs South Africa March 3, Sydney Showground, Sydney.
Semi-Final 1 & 2 March 5, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Final March 8, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
