Fit-again opener Adrian Barath made his way in but the explosive Chris Gayle was once again left out of the 13-member West Indies squad for the fifth and final one-dayer against India, here on Thursday.
Barath replaced Kirk Edwards in the squad which beat India by 103 runs in the fourth one-dayer. The Indians have already sealed the series after winning the first three matches.
Besides Barath, Ravi Rampaul also returned to the squad after a brief rest to replace Danza Hyatt.
The 21-year-old Barath was undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a hamstring injury which forced him out of the 2011 World Cup.
“Danza Hyatt and Kirk Edwards have been replaced in the squad by Ravi Rampaul and Adrian Barath,” WICB said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the WICB offered no word on Gayle’s fate but the meeting with WICB officials, West Indies team management and the coaching staff could pave way for his selection in the Test series against India starting at Sabina Park here on June 20.
