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Thursday, 15 February 2007, 17:27 GMT

Windies name Samuels in Cup squad

M Samuels All-rounder Marlon Samuels has been named in the West Indies World Cup squad, despite a probe into alleged links with an Indian bookmaker.

The 26-year-old is under investigation after allegedly giving information about the team batting order.

In the only surprise squad selection, 19-year-old Trinidad all-rounder Kieron Pollard was handed a place in the 15.

Another Trinidadian, 22-year-old Lendl Simmons, is also included, having played only six one-day internationals.

Samuels, in good form in recent matches for the Windies, risks being banned at some of the tournament if the International Cricket Council finds any wrongdoing proven.

If that were to happen, the West Indies Cricket Board would have to apply to the ICC's technical committee to try to replace the player.

Five players have been named as reserves - Fidel Edwards, Sylvester Joseph, Dave Mohammed, Runako Morton and Darren Sammy.

The Windies begin the tournament with a match against Pakistan in Jamaica on 13 March.


West Indies World Cup squad: Brian Lara [capt], Ramnaresh Sarwan, Chris Gayle, Dwayne Smith, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Marlon Samuels, Ian Bradshaw, Corey Collymore, Jerome Taylor, Denesh Ramdin, Devon Smith, Lendl Simmons, Daren Powell, Kieron Pollard




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