West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Shane Dowrich has announced his international retirement just days after earning his first West Indies call-up in three years.
Dowrich, 32, was surprisingly selected to represent West Indies in the upcoming home ODI series against England. The Barbadian has only played one ODI so far (against Ireland in early 2019) and has a disappointing List A average of 22 hits with the bat in 47 games over a 14-year professional career. Until his recall, Dowrich had not played international cricket since he joined West Indies’ tour of New Zealand at the end of 2020.
West Indies cricket chief Miles Bascombe confirmed Dowrich’s retirement from international football in a statement, saying: “I would like to thank Shane for his contribution during his time playing for West Indies. He was a disciplined and hard-working cricketer who always gave his best in front of and behind the stumps. He scored a great Test century and helped England win the Wisden Trophy, leaving behind a series to remember.
“We respect his decision to retire and recognize that it was not an easy decision for us. We wish him the best of luck as he leaves the international scene.”
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As of this writing, Dowrich has yet to publicly explain his decision to retire from international cricket. A day after his dismissal last week, Dowrich criticized West Indies’ selection policy and criticized his half-brother Darren, who had an excellent domestic 50-over season, for missing out on selection, on DJ Bravo’s Instagram. It is said that he liked the gram post. . West Indies are yet to name Dowrich’s replacement.
The first ODI between West Indies and England will be held in Antigua on Sunday.
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