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DHAKA, Bangladesh – The West Indies’ tour of Bangladesh has been thrown into turmoil after leg-spinning all-rounder Hayden Walsh jr tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week before the start of the three-match one-day series.Along with all members of the West Indies contingent, the 28-year-old Walsh tested negative before departing the Caribbean last week and again on arrival in the Asian country last Sunday.
Cricket West Indies does not anticipate this year’s home tours being hit by player withdrawals due to the COVID-19 pandemic, contending the decision by 10 first team players to opt out of the upcoming Bangladesh series was based on “unusual circumstances”.Describing as “temporary” the current policy where players were allowed to decline selection in light of the potential risks posed by the coronavirus, CWI chief executive Johnny Grave said he expected selectors to have the full slate of players to choose from, following the Bangladesh tour.
In scrutinising the 15-member West Indies Test squad for the two-match series in Bangladesh next month, the omission of fast bowler Chemar Holder is puzzling.Having impressed in his debut Test – the last of the just concluded two-Test tour to New Zealand with West Indies losing both matches - it was widely expected that the 22-year-old Barbadian would be in the team for the series against Bangladesh.
Barbados Today January 3, 2021 Police are carrying out investigations into reports of a shooting incident, which occurred about 11 p.m. on Thursday December 31. The Old Year’s Night shooting reportedly happened in the area of Allen View and Welchman Junction, St Thomas. Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Police Emergency number 211, District D Police Station at 419-1726, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS or any police station. Sign up and stay up to date with Barbados' FREE latest news. Barbados Today firmly discourages any commentary or statemen...