Windies announce ODI squad with new captain

Rovman Powell has been named as the surprise choice to lead West Indies in their three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh, with Twenty20 skipper Carlos Brathwaite returning to the 15-man squad, The Jamaica Gleaner reported.

Chief selector Courtney Browne said Bravo's presence would be key, especially with the selection race tightening ahead of next year's World Cup in England.

"With two more ODI series before the 2019 World Cup, the Bangladesh series allows us to narrow our search for our final 15-member World Cup squad," Browne said.

"In the absence of captain Jason Holder, the panel believes the team can still be competitive, especially with the return of Darren Bravo. Darren's experience will add value to the batting, which in turn will place selection pressure for spots in the squad."

West Indies face Bangladesh in the opening ODI on Sunday in Dhaka.

SQUAD: Rovman Powell (captain), Fabian Allen, Sunil Ambris, Devendra Bishoo, Roston Chase, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Shimron Hetmyer, Darren Bravo, Shai Hope, Carlos Brathwaite, Keemo Paul, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, Oshane Thomas.