Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been rested while allrounder Romario Shepherd is back in West Indies ' ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series at home against Pakistan. Joseph, who had also been rested for the T20Is against Pakistan, will continue to have his workload being managed.

Shepherd had last played ODI cricket in December 2024 and missed the ODI series against England and Ireland this year.

Having been swept 3-0 by England in their most recent ODI series, West Indies, currently ranked tenth , are eyeing crucial points in their quest to secure direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

"Pakistan presents a different test and challenge as we continue our push for automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup," head coach Daren Sammy said in a statement. "The

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