Chase, Rampaul named in T20 World Cup squad

Test all-rounder Roston Chase has been called up for the first time while veteran fast bowler Ravi Rampaul has been recalled for the first time in six years, in a 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup starting next month.

Out-of-form left-hander Chris Gayle has also been included in the unit which will be captained by Kieron Pollard with Nicholas Pooran as his deputy.

Former Test captain Jason Holder is one of four reserves.

SQUAD – Kieron Pollard (Captain), Nicholas Pooran (Vice Captain), Fabian Allen, Dwayne Bravo, Roston Chase, Andre Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Obed McCoy, Lendl Simmons, Ravi Rampaul, Andre Russell, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh jr

RESERVES – Darren Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein.