The pacer Matthew Forde has been ruled out of the ODI series in the Pakistan tour of the West Indies 2025 due to a shoulder dislocation earlier on Wednesday.
The West Indies academy seam-bowling allrounder Johann Layne has replaced Forde in the squad. Layne is among the seamers who impressed Ian Bishop, who called him ‘rangy, tall and intelligent.’
Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Romario Shepherd and Jediah Blades are the quick in their ODI squad with Gudakesh Motie as their frontline wrist spinner.
With Alzarri Joseph has been rested, West Indies would also miss Forde’s talent with the bat lower down the order, he holds the ODI record for the fastest fifty (16 deliveries) in May against Ireland.
West Indies suffered a 2-1 in the T20I series against Pakistan, but will be aiming to seal a fourth consecutive ODI series with the tour moving to Trinindad & Tobago.
“INJURY UPDATE. West Indies Academy pacer Johann Layne will replace Matthew Forde in the squad for the three matches against Pakistan starting on Friday. Forde dislocated his left shoulder while attempting a catch during Wednesday’s training session,” informed West Indies Cricket on their X account.
INJURY UPDATE 🚨
West Indies Academy pacer Johann Layne will replace Matthew Forde in the squad for the three matches against Pakistan starting on Friday.
Forde dislocated his left shoulder while attempting a catch during Wednesday’s training session. #WIvsPAK | #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/NvMcRBUAKI
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) August 7, 2025
The 21 year old Johann Layne is yet to make his international debut and has earned his call-up on the back of some decent performances for West Indies A against South Africa A.
Layne has scored 124 runs and picked 13 wickets so far from 12 Lisa A matches.
The West Indies will be eager to make a comeback in the ODI series after Pakistan sealed the T20I rubber by 2-1. Head coach Darren Sammy has expressed his excitement ahead of the ODIs, mentioning its importance for the automatic qualification for the ODI World Cup 2027.
“Pakistan presents a different test and challenge as we continue our push for automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup. While qualifying is our immediate goal, maintaining a winning mentality and team cohesion is essential for long-term success,” Sammy was quoted as saying by ICC.
“The upcoming matches against teams like Pakistan, who are ranked higher, provide crucial opportunities to earn valuable ranking points to improve our standing ahead of the World Cup,” he added.
West Indies Squad: Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
