Windies fast bowler Kemar Roach has been ruled out of the five-match ODI series against England after scans revealed a stress reaction in his back. Cricket West Indies (CWI), however, are hopeful that it’s not a stress fracture.
Having played 80 ODIs, Roach is a crucial member of the bowling department and CWI will hope that the 30-year-old gets fit before the 2019 World Cup. The board has not named a replacement yet for the pacer.
Windies are scheduled to be involved in a tri-series against Ireland and Bangladesh in early May and will also play three unofficial warm-up matches ahead of the World Cup which will give Roach an opportunity to make a comeback.
