After the journey of IPL its time to play some real game . Word cup 2019 is also on the way to start the journey.
West Indies Cricket Board has made Chris Gayle the vice-captain of the team for the ODI World Cup 2019. The Board has already announced the 15-member team for the World Cup.
The team's command is under Jason Holder. The ICC ODI World Cup is to be held in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14.
Gayle said – we will do well
After the decision of the Board, Gayle said, "It is a matter of honor to represent the West Indies team in any format. This World Cup is so special for me. Being a senior player of the team, I will support the captain and all the teammates. It is my duty as well. '
Gayle said, "It is very likely that this World Cup is very special, so people have a lot of expectations from me. I know that we will do well keeping the West Indies team in mind. "
After being made the vice-captain for the tri-series, Hope said that it is a matter of honor for me. I am very happy to take this post. I will try my best. This is also a good opportunity for me.
A veteran of 289 ODIs, Gayle is not a part of the West Indies team currently playing tri-nation series in Ireland.
Meanwhile, Shai Hope, who made a career-best 170 and added a record opening stand of 365 with John Campbell in the opening game against Ireland on Sunday, has been named as the vice-captain for the ongoing series.
"It's a tremendous honour to be appointed vice-captain for this series here in Ireland. Ahead of this tournament, I was asked to take on this role and I was happy to accept. Anything I'm asked to do for West Indies cricket I'm always happy and willing to put my hand up, so this is great," Hope said.
West Indies will open its World Cup campaign against Pakistan at Trent Bridge on May 31.
West Indies World Cup team
Jason Holder (captain), Chris Gayle (vice-captain), Andre Russell, Ashley Nurse, Carlos Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Evelyn Lewis, Fabian Allen, Kemar Roach, Nicholas Puran, Oshna Thomas, Inky Hope, Shannon Gabriel, Sheldon Cottrell, Shimron Hetmayer